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Introduction to the Investigation<\/h1>\n

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation and was placed on non-disciplinary leave Thursday, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.
\nThe people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity due to the nature of the investigation.<\/p>\n

Background of the Investigation<\/h2>\n

The investigation is related to in-game prop bets on two pitches thrown by Ortiz that received higher activity than usual during his starts at Seattle on June 15 and his recent outing against St. Louis on June 27. The gambling activity on the pitches was flagged by a betting-integrity firm and forwarded to MLB.
\nESPN reported the firm IC360 recently also sent an alert to sportsbook operators regarding Ortiz.
\nThe Athletic was the first to report that Ortiz’s suspension was related to gambling.<\/p>\n

Details of the Leave<\/h3>\n

MLB said Ortiz’s paid leave is through the end of the All-Star break, when players return to their teams July 17 and games resume the following day. It can be extended if the investigation remains ongoing.
\nChris Antonetti, Cleveland\u2019s president of baseball operations, said before Thursday night’s game at the Chicago Cubs that the team can continue to have contact with Ortiz, but he can’t enter any of the Guardians’ facilities. Ortiz returned to Cleveland on Wednesday night.<\/p>\n

Impact on the Team<\/h4>\n

Ortiz was slated to be the starting pitcher for Thursday night\u2019s series finale. Instead, left-hander Joey Cantillo was recalled from Triple-A Columbus. Cantillo is 1-0 with one save and a 3.81 ERA in 21 appearances this season.
\n\u201cWe learned very little last night, but knew we needed to get someone here today to start today\u2019s game, and that really was our focus,\u201d Antonetti said. "A lot has come out today, and that\u2019s far more information than we have.
\n\u201cOur focus is we\u2019ll let the investigative process play out. To the extent Major League Baseball or anyone needs our support in that, we will obviously cooperate. But beyond that, there\u2019s really not much we can do.\u201d
\nManager Stephen Vogt said he and Antonetti addressed the team about Ortiz’s situation and tried to answer questions the best they could.<\/p>\n

Player and Team Performance<\/h5>\n

It is another setback for a Guardians squad that has dropped a season-high six straight games and is 9-18 since May 1.
\n\u201cHonestly, when I got the news yesterday I didn\u2019t know how to feel,\u201d Vogt said. \u201cThere\u2019s so much unknowns with this, but you know what? Every team goes through adversity, maybe different kinds, but this is a resilient group. I\u2019ve been through situations similar to this before in my career as a player, and what would I have wanted to hear? How would I want the manager to have reacted, and that\u2019s what I\u2019m trying to do.\u201d
\nThe 26-year old Ortiz is in his first season with Cleveland after he was acquired in a trade with Pittsburgh last December. The right-hander is 4-9 with a 4.36 ERA and 96 strikeouts in 16 starts this season. The nine losses are tied for the most in the American League.
\nIn four big-league seasons, Ortiz is 16-22 with a 4.05 ERA and one save.<\/p>\n

Previous Incidents<\/h6>\n

The investigation into Ortiz comes a little more than a year after MLB suspended five players for gambling, including a lifetime ban for San Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano. MLB said Marcano placed 387 baseball bets totaling more than $150,000 with a legal sportsbook in 2022 and 2023.
\nAthletics pitcher Michael Kelly and three minor leaguers \u2014 San Diego pitcher Jay Groome, Arizona pitcher and Philadelphia infielder Jos\u00e9 Rodr\u00edguez \u2014 received one-year suspensions.
\nUmpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball in February for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league\u2019s investigation.<\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/h1>\n

The investigation into Luis Ortiz’s gambling activities is a significant development in the world of Major League Baseball. As the league continues to navigate the complexities of sports betting, it is essential to ensure the integrity of the game. The outcome of this investigation will be closely watched, and its implications may have far-reaching consequences for the sport.<\/p>\n

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