MLB reportedly investigating alleged prop bet manipulation as the Guardians' promising starter faces major consequences.

U.S. sports has been riddled with gambling scandals in recent years, but MLB’s latest investigation raises the specter that one of the most pernicious forms of corruption has finally arrived.

CHICAGO — Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on “non-disciplinary paid leave” through the end of the All-Star break as a result of an MLB investigation, with multiple sources ...

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, two people with knowledge of the investigation ...

MLB has placed Luis Ortiz on paid leave amidst an investigation into the Guardians pitcher. ESPN's Jeff Passan, who first reported the news on Thursday morning, initially said that the league didn ...

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis L. Ortiz throws tot he Athletics during the seventh inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 21, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis) ...

Ortiz was acquired in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this season. Since heading to Cleveland, Ortiz has a 4.36 ERA in 16 starts.

Ortiz is on “non-disciplinary paid leave” at least until July 17 while MLB investigates. Ortiz, for now, has not been accused of any wrongdoing. He was the losing pitcher in both games.

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Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball, two people with knowledge of the investigation ...

This variety of bet is reportedly why MLB is investigating starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians for violating the league's gambling policy. According to ESPN, a betting-integrity ...