MLB Suspends Cleveland Guardians’ Dominican Pitcher With Pay
The MLB has placed Luis Ortiz, a right-handed pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, on paid non-disciplinary leave amid an ongoing investigation. The move was made jointly by MLB and the MLB Players Association and will last through the All-Star break.
Rotation Shakeup for the Guardians
The suspension comes at a critical time for the Guardians, who are already dealing with injuries to starters Ben Lively and Shane Bieber. Ortiz was set to pitch tonight, but Joey Cantillo will take his spot in the rotation. The current staff now includes Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen, Gavin Williams, and Slade Cecconi.
In his first season with Cleveland, the 26-year-old Dominican pitcher had shown promise. Logging 88 2/3 innings across 16 starts, with a 4.36 ERA, a 25.1% strikeout rate, and an 11% walk rate. He joined the Guardians from the Pittsburgh Pirates in a trade involving first baseman Spencer Horwitz.
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Uncertainty Surrounds the Situation
However, details about the investigation into Ortiz remain scarce. And neither MLB nor the Guardians has released additional information. The team and fans are left in the dark as speculation swirls, but all eyes will be on league officials for potential updates.
For now, Cleveland must focus on staying competitive in the League, even without one of their more dependable arms. With the All-Star break looming, the Guardians will be hoping for clarity and stability moving forward.
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