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Cleveland Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave just hours before he was expected to take the haug against Chicago Cubs on Thursday, MLB announced.
The nature of the league’s study was not immediately known.
Cleveland Guardians Starter Pitcher Luis Ortiz sits against Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on May 18, 2025. (Katie Stratman-Preferred Pictures)
Ortiz, in his first season of Guardians, stays on paid leave through the end of the All-Star break because of a MLB Study, said the league, adding that it will not comment further until their probe is completed.
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Guardians also released a statement after MLB’s notice.
“Guardians have been notified by the Major League Baseball that Luis Ortiz has been introduced in per agreement with the Players Association due to an ongoing league study.
Cleveland Guardians Starter Pitcher Luis Ortiz celebrates during the Los Angeles Angels game at Progressive Field on May 30, 2025. (Ken Blaze-Preferred Pictures)
“Guardians are not allowed to comment further at this time and will respect the league’s confidential investigative process.”
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The 26-year-old right-handed pitcher was acquired by Cleveland in a trade with Pittsburgh Pirates It also included Michael Kennedy and Josh Hartle in exchange for Spencer Horwitz.
In 16 starts with The Guardians, Ortiz is 4-9 with a 4.36 ERA and 96 strikes. His loss is tied to the most in the American league at the moment.
Cleveland Guardians Starter Pitcher Luis Ortiz throws a pitch against Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field on June 9, 2025. (Ken Blaze-Preferred Pictures)
After being scratched from Thursday’s lineup, Cleveland called the left-handed Joey Cantillo, who is 1-0 with a rescue and a 3.81 era in 21 performances this season.
