MLB Announces Update On Guardians' Luis Ortiz Investigation

Earlier in July, MLB announced that Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was being placed on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave through the All-Star Break.

While no details were initially provided at the time of the announcement, a report from Ken Rosenthal and Zack Meisel of The Athletic later revealed that Ortiz's investigation was related to gambling.

With Friday marking the end of the All-Star Break, MLB has provided an update on the investigation and has decided to extend it, along with Ortiz's non-disciplinary paid leave, through August 31.

The Guardians organization made this statement in an announcement shortly after MLB's decision:

"MLB and the MLBPA have agreed to extend Luis Ortiz's non-disciplinary paid leave through games on August 31 while MLB continues its investigation."

"We have been informed of the extension and will continue to fully cooperate with the investigation."