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Cleveland Guardians MLB was placed on multidisciplinary paid leave hours before pitcher Louis Ortiz was expected to snatch the mound against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday.
The nature of the league’s investigation was not immediately clear.
The Cleveland Guardians will pitch the pitcher towards the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ballpark on May 18, 2025. (Katie Stratman-imagn image)
Ortiz will continue his paid leave until the end of the All-Star break in his first season with the Guardians. MLB The study added that it would not comment further until the probe was completed.
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The Guardian also issued a statement following the announcement of MLB.
“The Guardian has been notified by Major League Baseball that Louis Ortiz has been placed on leave in accordance with an agreement with the Players Association, due to an ongoing league investigation.
The Cleveland Guardians celebrate pitcher Louis Ortiz, who started Louis Ortiz during the Los Angeles Angels Games held at Progressive Field on May 30, 2025. (Ken Blaze-Imagn image)
“Parents are not permitted to comment further at this time and we respect the league’s secret investigation process.”
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The 26-year-old right-handed pitcher was acquired in a deal to Cleveland. Pittsburgh Pirates That included Michael Kennedy and Josh Hartl in exchange for Spencer Holwitz.
With 16 starts from the Guardian, Ortiz is 4-9 with ERA 4.36 and 96 strikeouts. His losses are now the most tied in the American League.
The Cleveland Guardians will throw pitcher Louis Ortiz at Progressive Field on June 9, 2025, pitching against the Cincinnati Reds. (Ken Blaze-Imagn image)
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After being scratched from the lineup on Thursday, Cleveland called for left-handed Joey Cantillo.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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