Cleveland Guardians right-hander Luis Ortiz had his non-disciplinary paid leave extended through Aug. 31 amid an investigation into gambling-related offenses, Major League Baseball announced Friday.

Guardians top draft pick Jace LaViolette continues to recover from a follow-up procedure on his injured left hand.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz's leave was extended by Major League Baseball on Friday. "MLB and MLBPA have agree to extend Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz's non-disciplinary paid leave through games on August 31 while MLB continues its investigation," MLB said in a statement, via ESPN's David Purdum.

Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary leave through Aug. 31 while he is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation

The Cleveland Guardians made an unexpected decision on Steven Kwan before Friday’s game against the Athletics.

Guardians starter Luis L. Ortiz’s leave of absence has been extended through Aug. 31, Major League Baseball announced on Friday. "MLB and the MLBPA have agreed to extend Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz’s non-disciplinary paid leave through games on August 31st while MLB continues its investigation,

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave as Major League Baseball continues investigating suspicious gambling activity tied to two pitches he threw earlier this season.

To say that the first half of the MLB season was a disappointment for Cleveland Guardians fans would be a huge understatement. Nevertheless, as tough as things have been, there’s still a glimmer of hope for this team.

The team continued its college-heavy approach with just 2 high school selections in its final 17 picks, focusing on players who could reach the majors faster.

Major League Baseball will extend its investigation on Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz regarding gambling allegations through Aug. 31.

CLEVELAND — Major League Baseball and the player’s association have agreed to extend Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz’s paid administrative leave through Aug. 31 “while MLB continues its investigation,” the league announced Friday.