Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz remains on non-disciplinary paid leave through August 31 as Major League Baseball's investigation into odd betting patterns related to his pitches continues. He was initially placed on leave after suspicious betting was noted during games against the Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals. The firm IC360 reported a significant spike in bets concerning the first pitches thrown by Ortiz, leading to increased scrutiny. MLB's commissioner voiced concerns regarding specific types of bets that seem particularly susceptible to abuse.
Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31, as an investigation continues into unusual betting detected on individual pitches thrown by him.
A sportsbook reported suspicious betting on Ortiz's first pitches in select innings against the Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals, prompting the investigation.
An unusual increase in money wagered on Ortiz's first pitch being a ball or hit-batsman was detected by IC360, indicating potential betting irregularities.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred expressed concern about certain types of bets he views as unnecessary and particularly vulnerable to manipulation.
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