MLB places Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz on leave amid gambling investigation.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave by Major League Baseball (MLB) due to an investigation related to gambling. The investigation involves two in-game prop bets on pitches Ortiz threw, which had unusually high betting activity. Ortiz's leave lasts through the All-Star break, with the possibility of extension if the investigation continues. The Guardians are cooperating with the investigation and will not comment further.