February 25, 2025
Cleveland Guardians pitching prospect
Joey Cantillo tossed two shutout frames during his start on Monday afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Cantillo allowed a leadoff single to Arizona's
Ketel Marte but kept the bases empty after that. He tallied three punchouts and did not serve up a free pass. The 25-year-old is currently competing for a spot in the starting rotation. Last season, Cantillo made his MLB debut. He tossed 38 2/3 innings, pitching primarily in the rotation. He tallied 44 punchouts and held a 4.89 ERA and a 1.29 WHIP. He generated a strong .224 xBA and a 3.83 xERA. However, the former 16th-round pick will need to show stronger command of his pitches, as his 9.2 percent walk rate was below the average marks. He is competing alongside
Triston McKenzie and
Jakob Junis for the final spot in the rotation. He could have value in deeper formats if he earns the spot.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
September 10, 2024
Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher
Joey Cantillo turned in the best start of his young career in Monday's 5-3 win over the White Sox. Cantillo, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus ahead of the start, pitched seven innings, allowing one run on two hits and no walks with 10 strikeouts, earning his first career win. The 24-year-old prospect has made six appearances (five starts) with the Guardians and owns a bloated 5.96 ERA in 25 2/3 IP. He has pitched better at Triple-A, but it does not seem he necessarily has a clear path to playing time down the stretch in the big leagues. It is possible he could make a few more spot starts, but he seems to be a more relevant player in dynasty or keeper fantasy leagues at this time.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
August 26, 2024
The Cleveland Guardians recalled left-handed pitching prospect
Joey Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus on Monday, and he's expected to appear in Game 1 of the team's doubleheader against the division-rival Kansas City Royals at Progressive Field. Right-hander
Nick Sandlin is getting the starting nod on the bump, but Cantillo, the team's No. 17 prospect per MLB Pipeline, could serve in a bulk-relief role. In Cantillo's first four big-league starts, he went 0-3 with an 8.47 ERA and 1.76 WHIP while striking out 14 and waking nine in 17 innings pitched. Fantasy managers would be wise to avoid the 24-year-old southpaw in his first major-league appearance since Aug. 21, especially with a tough matchup against the Royals on tap. Cantillo is expected to be sent back to Columbus after the team's twin bill on Monday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
August 9, 2024
The Cleveland Guardians recalled left-handed pitching prospect
Joey Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus on Friday to serve as their 27th man and start in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the hosting division-rival Minnesota Twins. Cantillo, the team's No. 9 prospect per MLB Pipeline, will be making his third major-league start for Cleveland after allowing six earned runs on 10 hits (two homers) while walking three and fanning seven in his first two starts versus the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles. The 24-year-old southpaw will get another difficult matchup on the road and will most likely head back to Columbus to continue his development after this spot start. In eight outings (seven starts) at Columbus this year, he's posted a 2.79 ERA, A 1.48 WHIP and a 39:19 K:BB in 29 innings pitched. Consider Cantillo a risky fantasy streamer with minimal upside on Friday.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: GuardsInsider
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