Luis L. Ortiz on Leave: MLB Investigates Guardians Pitcher
Dominican pitcher Luis L. Ortiz of the Cleveland Guardians is on paid non-disciplinary leave while Major League Baseball (MLB) conducts an investigation. The news was confirmed this Thursday morning through an official statement from the league. Originally scheduled to open Thursday’s game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Ortiz was replaced by left-hander Joey Cantillo, called up from Triple-A Columbus.The Guardians organization also issued a statement regarding this:Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on paid non-disciplinary leave until the end of the All-Star break due to an MLB investigation. We will make no further comment until the investigation has been completed.
MLB Statement
Luis L. Ortiz, 26 years old, is in his first season with Cleveland, after being acquired from the Pirates in a trade that involved Spencer Horwitz last December. So far this season, Ortiz has participated in 16 starts, recording an ERA of 4.36, with 96 strikeouts, 42 walks and a WHIP of 1.38 in 88.2 innings pitched. The case is still under investigation, and both the club and the league have indicated that they will not offer further details until the corresponding process has concluded.The Guardians have been notified by Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been placed on leave, according to an agreement with the Players Association, due to an ongoing league investigation. The Guardians are not allowed to make further comments at this time and will respect the league’s confidential investigation process.
Guardians’ Statement
