MLB and the MLB Players Association both agreed on a longer leave for Ortiz. The original agreement between the two parties was announced on July 3, when Ortiz had to leave the Guardians. An update was supposed to come right after the All-Star break. It came Friday. Ortiz is now out at least until September.

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