Two suspicious pitches by Guardians' Luis Ortiz a part of playing investigation

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Cleveland Guardians starter Luis Ortiz was positioned on non-disciplinary paid go away hours earlier than he was scheduled to take the mound in opposition to the Chicago Cubs Thursday, MLB introduced.

Whereas MLB didn’t disclose the character of its investigation, ESPN reported it was associated to playing.

Two pitches thrown by Ortiz throughout a begin are being scrutinized.

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Cleveland Guardians beginning pitcher Luis Ortiz throws a pitch throughout the first inning in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Subject June 9, 2025. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Photographs)

In June, betting integrity agency IC360 relayed the 2 pitches to sportsbooks, in accordance with ESPN, and the primary was on June 15 in opposition to the Seattle Mariners.

The agency flagged uncommon betting motion on the primary pitch thrown by Ortiz within the backside of the second inning to be a ball or hit batsman. Ortiz spiked a slider into the bottom far-off from the strike zone.

Then, on June 27, extra uncommon betting motion got here in on a pitch from Ortiz within the high of the third inning in opposition to the St. Louis Cardinals . As soon as once more, the bets had been on a ball or a success batsman, and Ortiz proceeded to spike one other pitch the catcher couldn’t deal with.

Whereas situations like this occur to even one of the best of pitchers, the league is wanting into the scenario.

The bets got here in from Ohio, New York and New Jersey, in accordance with ESPN.

Cleveland Guardians beginning pitcher Luis Ortiz celebrates throughout the fifth inning in opposition to the Los Angeles Angels at Progressive Subject Might 30, 2025. (Ken Blaze/Imagn Photographs)

The non-disciplinary go away for Ortiz is scheduled to run by means of the MLB All-Star break, with video games resuming for the second half July 18.

The Guardians launched a press release on the matter after MLB’s announcement.

"The Guardians have been notified by Main League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been positioned on go away per an settlement with the Gamers Affiliation as a result of an ongoing league investigation.

"The Guardians will not be permitted to remark additional at the moment and can respect the league's confidential investigative course of."

Cleveland Guardians beginning pitcher Luis Ortiz pitches in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds within the first inning at Nice American Ball Park Might 18, 2025. (Katie Stratman/Imagn Photographs)