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Cleveland goalkeepers Lais Ortiz launcher was placed on a non -disciplinary paid leave just hours before he took the mound against the Chicago Cubs on Thursday, said MLB.
The nature of the league investigation was not immediately known.
Cleveland Guardians shares the Luis Ortiz launcher against the Reds of Cincinnati at the Great American Ball Park on May 18, 2025. (Katie Stratman-Imagn images)
Ortiz, during his first season with the Guardians, will remain on paid leave until the end of the stars break due to a Mlb The investigation said the league, adding that it will not comment more until their probe is finished.
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The Guardians also published a statement following the announcement of the MLB.
“The Guardians were informed by Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz was put on leave by agreement with the Association of Players due to an ongoing investigation in the League.
The launcher starting from Cleveland Guardians, Luis Ortiz, famous in the Los Angeles Angels match in Progressive Field on May 30, 2025. (Ken Blaze-Imagn images)
“The guards are not allowed to comment more for the moment and will respect the league confidential investigation process.”
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The 26 -year -old right -hander was acquired by Cleveland in a business with the Pirates of Pittsburgh It also included Michael Kennedy and Josh Hartle in exchange for Spencer Horwitz.
In 16 beginning with the Guardians, Ortiz has a 4-9 file with an MPM of 4.36 and 96 stick withdrawals. Its losses are currently on an equal part of the American league.
The launcher starting from Cleveland Guardians, Luis Ortiz, launches ground against the Reds of Cincinnati to progressive Field on June 9, 2025. (Ken Blaze-Imagn images)
After being scratched from the programming on Thursday, Cleveland called the left-hander Joey Cantillo, who is 1-0 with a stop and an MPM of 3.81 in 21 appearances this season.
