Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Luis Ortiz, who was placed on paid leave earlier this month while Major League Baseball investigated potential gambling-related misdeeds, has had that leave extended until Aug. 31, the team announced Friday. Said extension stems from an agreement between MLB's league office and the MLB Players Association.

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.

The non-disciplinary paid leave of Cleveland Guardians right-hander was extended through Aug. 31 amid an ongoing investigation, Major League Baseball announced Friday. The investigation reportedly is related to gambling.