Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz was placed on non-disciplinary leave on Thursday due to a gambling investigation by Major League Baseball.

Guardians' Luis Ortiz Under Investigation in Potential Betting Scandal originally appeared on Athlon Sports. While the Cleveland Guardians continue to slump, riding on a six-game losing streak entering Wednesday, they will be without starting pitcher Luis Ortiz after his name emerged as a suspect in an MLB betting scandal.

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