LUIS L. ORTIZ NEWS

Guardians RHP Emmanuel Clase Arrested at NY Airport In Alleged Betting Scheme

Guardians star Emmanuel Clase was arrested Thursday on charges accusing him of taking bribes to help gamblers win bets.

NOVEMBER 13 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Pitcher Luis Ortiz To Appear In Court Over Bribe Allegations

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is due in court Monday on charges accusing him and teammate Emmanuel Clase of taking bribes.

NOVEMBER 10 • FOX SPORTS

MLB Pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz Charged With Taking Bribes To Rig Pitches

Two MLB pitchers were indicted Sunday on charges they took bribes to give sports bettors advance notice of pitches they’d throw.

NOVEMBER 9 • FOX SPORTS

Clase, Ortiz indicted on charges related to alleged betting scheme CLEVELAND -- Pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis L. Ortiz were indicted by prosecutors in Brooklyn, N.Y., on charges related to an alleged sche...

NOVEMBER 9 • MLB.COM

Arrested in gambling probe Ortiz was arrested in Boston earlier Sunday after he was indicted on charges related to a scheme to rig bets on pitches thrown in MLB games, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Fellow Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase has also been indicted, though he has yet to be taken into police custody. Major League Baseball continues to conduct its own sports-betting investigation related to Ortiz, who was placed on administrative leave July 3. If MLB determines that Ortiz was an active participant in betting scheme, Ortiz's time in affiliated ball could be over.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Leave extended MLB and the MLBPA announced Sunday that Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave until further notice while MLB continues its sports-betting investigation.

Impact The Guardians aren't planning on commenting further on Ortiz's status until the investigation concludes, but the right-hander's locker at Progressive Field was cleared out nearly a month ago, which implies that he isn't expected to pitch again this season. Ortiz remains under club control heading into 2026, but whether he returns to the mound with the Guardians or another team down the road won't become clear until MLB releases the findings of its investigation.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Extends Paid Leaves For Guardians Pitchers Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz 'Until Further Notice'

Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were initially set to be sidelined until at least Aug. 31.

AUGUST 31 • FOX SPORTS

Won't return in 2025 Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary leave for the remainder of the 2025 season, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Ortiz has been on leave since July 3 as MLB investigates a possible gambling-related offense. The 26-year-old's locker was cleared out at the beginning of August, so Friday's update doesn't come as much of a surprise. Teammate Emmanuel Clase, who's under investigation as well, will not return in 2025 either.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Guardians clear out Emmanuel Clase, Luis L. Ortiz lockers with both on leave Both Guardians pitchers were placed on leave in July, related to an ongoing investigation into gambling by Major League Baseball.

AUGUST 1 • USATODAY.COM

Locker cleared out Ortiz's locker has been cleared out in the Guardians' clubhouse Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Teammate Emmanuel Clase also had his locker cleared out, as both pitchers are currently on paid non-disciplinary leave as part of the MLB's sports-betting investigation. Ortiz was placed on leave July 18, and Clase joined him this week just ahead of Thursday's trade deadline. It appears as if the Guardians don't expect to have Ortiz available again this season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians pitcher Ortiz has leave of absence extended through August CLEVELAND -- Guardians starter Luis L. Ortiz’s leave of absence has been extended through Aug. 31, Major League Baseball announced on Friday...

JULY 18 • MLB.COM

Out for another month MLB has extended Ortiz's non-disciplinary paid leave until Aug. 31, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ortiz has been under investigation for a possible gambling-related offense since July 3, and he'll remain on leave until August 31 as MLB continues its probe. Cleveland has filled Ortiz's vacated spot in the rotation with Joey Cantillo. Ortiz logged a 4.36 ERA in 88.2 innings before being placed on leave.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Luis Ortiz Placed on Non-Disciplinary Leave Amid MLB Investigation

Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave due to an investigation by MLB.

JULY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Investigation related to gambling Ortiz is being investigated by Major League Baseball due to a possible gambling-related offense, Zack Meisel and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic report.

Impact Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave by MLB on Thursday, and he will remain on leave through the All-Star break as the league continues its probe. MLB has the ability to extend the leave beyond that, if necessary. Ortiz had been slated to start Thursday's game against the Cubs, but the Guardians will now hand the ball to Joey Cantillo instead.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians pitcher Ortiz placed on leave due to MLB investigation CHICAGO -- Guardians starting pitcher Luis L. Ortiz has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through the end of the All-Star break due...

JULY 3 • MLB.COM

Placed on leave by MLB The Guardians announced Thursday that Ortiz has been placed on leave per an agreement with the Players Association due to an ongoing league investigation.

Impact The team is unable to comment further on the matter while the investigation is ongoing, though Tim Stebbins of MLB.com relays that Ortiz will be "non-disciplinary paid leave" through the All-Star break, according to a statement from Major League Baseball. Ortiz had been scheduled to start Thursday's against the Cubs, but left-hander Joey Cantillo will instead be called up from Triple-A Columbus to start the series finale in Chicago. After being acquired from the Pirates over the winter, Ortiz has been an adequate mid-rotation arm for Cleveland this season, posting a 4-9 record, 4.36 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 96:42 K:BB over 88.2 innings.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in Friday's loss Ortiz (4-9) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings in a 5-0 loss to the Cardinals. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander has no margin for error as Sonny Gray was busy firing a one-hitter for St. Louis, but Ortiz left a few too many pitches over the middle of the plate -- four of the six hits off him went for extra bases, including third-inning homers by Pedro Pages and Alec Burleson. Ortiz still generated 32 called or swinging strikes among his 102 pitches (69 total strikes) as he completed seven frames for the first time this season. He compiled a respectable 4.30 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB over 29.1 innings in June, but Ortiz will face a tough test to begin July, as he's scheduled for a road start next week against the Cubs.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard in Friday's loss Ortiz (4-9) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on six hits and a walk over seven innings in a 5-0 loss to the Cardinals. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander had no margin for error as Sonny Gray was busy firing a one-hitter for St. Louis, but Ortiz left a few too many pitches over the middle of the plate -- four of the six hits off him went for extra bases, including third-inning homers by Pedro Pages and Alec Burleson. Ortiz still generated 32 called or swinging strikes among his 102 pitches (69 total strikes) as he completed seven frames for the first time this season. He compiled a respectable 4.30 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 32:12 K:BB over 29.1 innings in June, but Ortiz will face a tough test to begin July, as he's scheduled for a road start next week against the Cubs.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Gausman throws 8 innings of 2-hit ball, Blue Jays beat Guardians 6-0

Kevin Gausman threw eight innings of two-hit ball, Alejandro Kirk and Nathan Lukes drove in two runs apiece and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-0 to win the th...

JUNE 26 • Associated Press

Fans 10 in dominant outing Ortiz (4-8) earned the win over the Athletics on Saturday, allowing two hits and issuing two walks while striking out 10 batters over six scoreless innings.

Impact Ortiz was exceptional during his time in the game, racking up 12 whiffs and tying a season high with 10 punchouts. It was the third time this season he's allowed zero runs in an appearance, and the right-hander notched a victory for just the second time over his past 11 starts. Ortiz came into the game having allowed 10 runs over 10.2 frames across his previous two starts, so Saturday's effort was a nice bounce-back performance. He's slated to take on the Cardinals at home in his next start.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Fans 10 in dominant outing Ortiz (4-8) earned the win over the Athletics on Saturday, allowing two hits and issuing two walks while striking out 10 batters over six scoreless innings.

Impact Ortiz was exceptional during his time in the game, racking up 12 whiffs and tying a season high with 10 punchouts. It was the third time this season he's allowed zero runs in an appearance, and the right-hander notched a victory for just the second time over his past 11 starts. Ortiz came into the game having allowed 10 runs over 10.2 frames across his previous two starts, so Saturday's effort was a nice bounce-back performance. He's slated to take on the Cardinals at home in his next start.

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Seattle Ortiz (3-8) allowed six runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five over six innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Mariners.

Impact Ortiz had some early struggles, allowing five of the six runs in the second inning, which included him giving up a grand slam to J.P. Crawford. After going five starts from May 11 to June 4 without allowing more than three runs in any outing, Ortiz has given up 10 runs over 10.2 innings across his last two appearances. He's now at a 4.64 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 81:39 K:BB over 75.2 innings through 14 starts this season. His lofty walk rate remains a concern, though he is fanning batters at a high rate as well. Ortiz is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Athletics.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in Seattle Ortiz (3-8) allowed six runs on five hits and five walks while striking out five over six innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Mariners.

Impact Ortiz had some early struggles, allowing five of the six runs in the second inning, which included him giving up a grand slam to J.P. Crawford. After going five starts from May 11 to June 4 without allowing more than three runs in any outing, Ortiz has given up 10 runs over 10.2 innings across his last two appearances. He's now at a 4.64 ERA, 1.47 WHIP and 81:39 K:BB over 75.2 innings through 14 starts this season. His lofty walk rate remains a concern, though he is fanning batters at a high rate as well. Ortiz is projected to make his next start on the road versus the Athletics.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked around in seventh loss Ortiz (3-7) took the loss Monday against the Reds after giving up four runs on nine hits and one walk in 4.2 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The nine hits allowed matched a season high for Ortiz, and he worked fewer than five innings for the first time since April 23 against the Yankees. Monday also marked the first time the hard-throwing right-hander yielded greater than three runs since May 6 against the Nationals, as he surrendered multiple home runs for just the second time this year while struggling with his pitch location. Ortiz owns a pedestrian 4.26 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 76:34 K:BB over 69.2 frames, and he'll look to bounce back this weekend at pitcher-friendly T-Mobile Park against a slumping Mariners club that has a .600 OPS at home since the start of May.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Ortiz's splendid start paves way for Guardians' shutout win vs. Yankees NEW YORK -- José Ramírez sprinted to the pitcher’s mound in the sixth inning on Wednesday, where he met Guardians starter Luis L. Ortiz. As...

JUNE 5 • MLB.COM