JOEY CANTILLO NEWS

Cantillo moved to Triple-A, plans to return as starter This story was excerpted from Tim Stebbins' Guardians Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regu...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Returns to Triple-A The Guardians optioned Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Impact The left-hander has been solid in relief for Cleveland this year with a 3.81 ERA across 28.1 innings, but he'll head to the minors after giving up a run over three innings Monday versus the Dodgers. Hunter Gaddis (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list in a corresponding move. According to Tim Stebbins of MLB.com, Cantillo will be stretched out as a starter with Columbus.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Stung by Phillies Cantillo allowed five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out three over 1.1 innings in Saturday's 7-1 loss to the Phillies.

Impact Cantillo entered with a runner on base and turned a 1-0 deficit into a 7-0 game. The right-hander allowed the first seven batters faced to reach base. Cantillo had been effective out of the bullpen and entered Saturday with a 1.96 ERA over 18.1 innings.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Santana kick-starts Guardians' 8-run 6th in 8-6 win over Nationals

Carlos Santana kick-started an eight-run sixth inning with a bases-clearing double, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Nationals 8-6 on Wednesday to win two of three at Washingto...

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians pitching news | Cleveland adds 2 arms to the bullpen among 5 total moves today The Guardians make assorted moves with their pitching staff, including recalling Joey Cantillo and a 'clerical move' with Shane Bieber.

APRIL 29 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Guardians place right-hander Paul Sewald on 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain

Guardians reliever Paul Sewald was placed on the 15-day injured list before Tuesday’s game against the Minnesota Twins with a right shoulder stain

APRIL 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quick return to big leagues The Guardians recalled Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact The left-hander was optioned to Columbus on Monday, but he's allowed to be recalled a day later since Paul Sewald (shoulder) was placed on the injured list. Cantillo has been an effective bullpen piece for Cleveland early this year and has a 2.35 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 20:8 K:BB across 15.1 innings.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to minors The Guardians optioned Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cantillo has pitched well out of the Guardians' bullpen this season, posting a 2.35 ERA and 20:8 K:BB over 15.1 innings. Cleveland is likely making this move in order to stretch Cantillo back out to start in case he's needed for rotation help later on.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Rafaela drives in 5 runs and Duran has 4 hits as the Red Sox roll to a 13-3 win over the Guardians

Ceddanne Rafaela homered and drove in five runs, Jarren Duran had four hits and the Boston Red Sox rolled to a 13-3 victory over the Cleveland Guardians

APRIL 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Logs first hold Cantillo walked one and struck out one over a scoreless third of an inning in Monday's 6-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact A day after recording his first MLB save, Cantillo was credited with his first hold when finished out the eighth inning. He started the season as a multi-inning reliever but has not worked more than one inning over the last four appearances. The 25-year-old lefty has allowed just two earned runs while striking out 15 over 11.2 innings.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Secures extra-innings save Cantillo earned the save in Sunday's 5-4 win at Pittsburgh, pitching a scoreless inning while allowing no hits and one walk. He had no strikeouts.

Impact After Emmanuel Clase blew the save in the ninth inning, Cantillo locked up the win with his first career save in extra innings. The 25-year-old southpaw has shined in a bullpen role, pitching to a 1.59 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB across 11.1 innings. If Cantillo keeps pitching well, he could see more chances in high-leverage situations like Sunday.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians win, but closer Emmanuel Clase falters again, blowing a 3-run lead in the 9th

The Cleveland Guardians are still waiting for Emmanuel Clase to regain his usual form

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Manzardo's sac fly in 10th helps Guardians beat Pirates 5-4, sweep 3-game series

Steven Kwan and Kyle Manzardo hit two-run homers and Manzardo added a sacrifice fly in the 10th to rally the Cleveland Guardians to a 5-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates for a...

APRIL 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kwan has 4 hits, 4 RBIs as Guardians win 6-1 to send White Sox to their 8th straight loss

Steven Kwan had a homer and three singles and drove in four runs to help Cleveland complete a three-game sweep and hand the Chicago White Sox their eighth straight loss with a 6-1...

APRIL 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Retires all seven batters Cantillo struck out two over 2.1 scoreless and hitless innings in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Angels.

Impact Cantillo had his best outing of the season, retiring all seven batters faced in a low-leverage situation. The 25-year-old left-hander, who was moved to the bullpen after losing out on a bid for the rotation, had allowed five runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks over his first three innings.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Opening season in bullpen Cantillo will open the season in the Guardians' bullpen, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cantillo lost out on the fifth spot in Cleveland's rotation but will be included on its Opening Day roster as a reliever. The left-hander made eight starts and one relief appearance last season, collecting a 4.89 ERA and 44:15 K:BB over 38.2 frames. Cantillo could still be considered for starts at some point later this season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Works out of bullpen Cantillo allowed three runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one over one inning of relief in Friday's spring game against San Francisco.

Impact Cantillo was a rotation candidate and made five starts this spring before getting work as a reliever in his last two Cactus League appearances. He gave up a three-run home run in the eighth inning to take the loss. Both Cantillo and Triston McKenzie, another starter candidate earlier in the spring, worked out of the bullpen Friday. That suggests Logan Allen (1.89 ERA, 19 innings) will be Cleveland's No. 5 starter.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Makes third spring start Cantillo allowed three hits and two walks while striking out one over three scoreless innings in Friday's spring start against the Athletics.

Impact Cantillo was the first Cleveland starter to reach three innings. The lefty was given a big cushion by the offense, which produced three home runs and a 7-0 lead while he was in the game. Despite the number of baserunners allowed, Cantillo managed to escape unscathed. The 25-year-old remains in the mix for what appears to be two contested spots in the rotation -- beyond Tanner Bibee, Gavin Williams and Luis L. Ortiz -- and sports a 6.00 ERA with six walks over six spring innings.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Chased early Saturday Cantillo allowed four runs on three hits and four walks while striking out two over one inning in Saturday's spring start against the Cubs.

Impact Cantillo was dialed in during his first Cactus League start, but the left hander struggled to command his fastball the second time out and kept falling behind hitters. He was eventually pulled with one out in the first inning before coming back to start the second. He then walked three batters and left his second frame with two outs. It was a stark contrast to Cantillo's first spring outing, when 18 of his 21 offerings landed in the zone.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Pounds zone Monday Cantillo allowed one hit and struck out three over two scoreless innings in Monday's spring game against Arizona.

Impact It was impossible for Cantillo to walk a batter as he threw only three balls among his 21 pitches. Cleveland manager Stephen Vogt told Jesse Friedman of MLB.com that throwing strikes will be the key to Cantillo's success.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Did you ask, 'Why Joey Cantillo?' during Guardians loss to Yankees? – Terry Pluto In playoff games in Yankee Stadium, you can lose a game with a third inning decision.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • CLEVELAND.COM

Hit hard in loss Cantillo (2-4) took the loss Friday against Houston, pitching 3.2 innings while allowing three runs on six hits and two walks. He struck out seven.

Impact The Cleveland southpaw entered this contest on a hot streak, firing a 1.10 ERA across 16.1 innings in September, but met his match in this 93-pitch outing. Cantillo got a taste of what the playoffs could look like as the Astros laced three doubles off him out of their six total base knocks. The 24-year-old did manage to salvage the start slightly, notching six or more punchouts for the fourth consecutive time. Cantillo wraps his rookie campaign with a 4.89 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 44:15 K:BB across 38.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Now pitching Friday Cantillo is no longer starting Wednesday's game against the Reds and instead will pitch in Friday's series opener versus the Astros, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Guardians have locked up a first-round bye for the postseason, so they're switching up their pitching plans in the final week of the regular season. It will now be Andrew Walters opening a bullpen game Wednesday. While Cantillo will pitch Friday, it's uncertain whether it will be a traditional start or bulk reliever.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Lasts 4.1 innings vs. Twins Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Minnesota, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and three walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out six.

Impact Cantillo pitched well for the most part Thursday, though he struggled with command at times and ultimately was forced out of the game midway through the fifth inning after throwing 86 pitches. The 24-year-old Cantillo has allowed just two earned runs across 18 innings in his last four outings, lowering his ERA to 4.63 with a 1.20 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB through his first 35 major-league innings. The left-hander is currently lined up for a home matchup with the Reds next week in what's likely to be his final regular-season start.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Joey Cantillo's pitches | 09/19/2024 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Joey Cantillo's pitches

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024 • MLB.COM