CLEVELAND, Ohio — Major League Baseball, in agreement with the MLB Players Association, announced Friday that it will extend the leave of absence for Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz through Aug. 31, while continuing its investigation into gambling allegations involving Ortiz.

Major League Baseball announced Monday that right-handed closer Emmanuel Clase was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31.

Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase was reportedly placed on on non-disciplinary paid leave because of MLB's sports-gambling investigation.