Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the All-Star break due to an ongoing league investigation. The leave was agreed upon by the league and the Players Association. Specific details regarding the nature of the investigation have not been disclosed. Ortiz is in his first season with the Guardians after transferring from the Pirates. He has started 16 games, accumulating 88 2/3 innings pitched with a 4.36 ERA. In his absence, Joey Cantillo will replace him, joining a rotation with other pitchers after injuries to key players.
Luis Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the All-Star break due to an ongoing league investigation, as confirmed by the team and league.
Ortiz, 26, is in his first season with Cleveland after coming over from the Pirates, contributing to the Guardians' rotation with notable performance.
The Guardians noted they cannot comment on the investigation, which remains undisclosed in terms of specific details.
In Ortiz's absence, Joey Cantillo will start the game for Cleveland, supported by fellow rotation members Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams, Logan Allen, and Slade Cecconi.
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