Cleveland’s brass insists it doesn’t have more information than what has been publicly reported: "Not something we were expecting."

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz has been placed on paid leave over a reported MLB investigation into gambling. Ortiz was scheduled to start the Guardians' game Thursday night against the Cubs,

The Cleveland pitcher joins a growing list of professional athletes facing gambling-related scrutiny since sports betting became more accessible in 2018.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation and was placed on non-disciplinary leave Thursday, two people with knowledge of the investigation told The Associated Press.

MLB is investigating the Cleveland Guardians' Luis Ortiz over gambling concerns after a betting integrity firm flagged unusual action on specific pitches in his June starts.

MLB said Ortiz’s paid leave is through the end of the All-Star break; players return to their teams July 17 and games resume the following day.

The Cleveland Guardians were dealt a blow last week, as Luis Ortiz was placed on paid leave by MLB, which is investigating his role in a potential gambling scan

CLEVELAND — The Guardians are awaiting the results of Major League Baseball's investigation into starting pitcher Luis Ortiz.Only a few elements are known, and Ortiz's future is up in the air ...

Right-hander Luis L. Ortiz, acquired from Pittsburgh during the offseason, placed on paid leave through the All-Star break as part of ongoing probe.