Left-hander Joey Cantillo was recalled from Triple-A Columbus and will start tonight against the Cubs in Ortiz’s spot in the rotation. Ortiz was placed on a non-disciplinary leave of absence through the All-Star break today while MLB investigates information that he influenced prop bets when he was pitching for the Guardians.

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, but instead it'll be Joey Cantillo taking the ball for Cleveland.

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.