Story perspectives
MLB Extends Paid Leave for Clase and Ortiz Amid Gambling Probe
8/31/2025
28 4
1 of 1
Story summary
- MLB has extended paid leave for pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz until the end of the 2025 season due to a gambling investigation.
- Ortiz was placed on leave on July 3, while Clase was placed on leave on July 28.
- Cleveland's management is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation, which is still unresolved.
