Guardians' Ortiz Suspended While Betting Irregularities Probed
Major League Baseball is investigating Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz over irregularities connected to sports betting, ESPN reported last week.
Ortiz, 26, was placed on non-disciplinary leave last week and will be out through at least July 17. MLB insider Jeff Passan reported that the absence period was negotiated by the league and the players’ association.