CLEVELAND, Ohio — MLB is expected to extend Guardians’ right-hander Luis Ortiz’s leave of absence past Friday’s original deadline. By doing so, MLB is expected to continue its investigation into the gambling allegations against Ortiz.

The investigation is related to in-game prop bets on two pitches thrown by Ortiz that received higher activity than usual during two starts last month.

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.