Right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill was dealt to the Cleveland Indians by the San Diego Padres on Monday as part of the deal that brought Mike Clevinger to San Diego. Quantrill, the Padres first-round pick in 2016 and former top-100 MLB Pipeline prospect, did not have a spot in the Padres deep rotation and had been relegated to the Padres' bullpen in 2020. Over his career, Quantrill has started 19 games and made 14 relief appearances. He owns a career 4.79 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 120 1/3 innings...

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill was brought on to get the final out of Tuesdays game against Texas, securing his first career save in the process. The Padres' closers job has been opened due to the loss of Kirby Yates (elbow), who is expected to miss the remainder of the season. Emilio Pagan was the primary arm that manager Jayce Tingler tried to use to get the 27th out, but Quantrill was eventually tabbed. The move makes it somewhat evident that the Padres are going to ...

San Diego Padres right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill will enter the starting rotation for Saturdays contest against the Arizona Diamondbacks, making his first start of 2020. Quantrill has experience with the starting staff, having made 18 starts last season to the tune of a 5.69 ERA. His numbers out of relief -- where he has spent this season -- were excellent in 2019, allowing just one run in 11 frames. Whether Quantrill is in for a one-start stint until Luis Patino is ready to join the ...

San Diego Padres pitcher Cal Quantrill collected a victory in relief Monday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Starter Joey Lucchesi meandered through 3 2/3 innings, yielding two earned runs and six baserunners before being yanked after 61 pitches. Quantrill spelled him and completed 1 1/3 scoreless frames, permitting a hit and walk apiece with a strikeout. The duo of Luchessi and Quantrill played exactly as telegraphed throughout summer camp, putting a serious dent in Joey Fuegos fantasy ...

San Diego Padres pitcher Cal Quantrill is receiving praise in summer camp but may still not earn a starting gig. Battling for the fifth rotation spot with Joey Lucchesi, Quantrill appears destined to play the long-relief and follower role. A former top prospect, Quantrill pitched well in his 2019 rookie year before a 10.90 September ERA wrecked his line to a 5.16 ERA (4.28 FIP) across 103 frames. Quantrills versatility should get him plenty of opportunities even if the more experienced ...

If he makes the rotation, San Diego Padres starter Joey Lucchesi will benefit from a larger bullpen this season. The third-year pitcher has demonstrated stark splits, possessing a sturdy .685 OPS against the first two times through the order compared to a bloated .943 afterwards. Assuming he bests teammate Cal Quantrill, the Friars will likely tailor Lucchesis starts to his advantage. The 27-year-old has been decent through his first two campaigns, owning a 4.14 ERA (4.24 FIP), 1.25 WHIP and 9.3...

San Diego Padres pitcher Joey Lucchesi has seen his starting hopes dim as spring training progresses. The 26-year-old has only lasted 4 2/3 innings combined in three starts with a poor 11.57 ERA output. Entering camp as the projected fifth starter, Lucchesi is locked in a battle with teammate Cal Quantrill, who has impressed with a 1.29 ERA. Lucchesis been reliable since his debut in 2018, owning a 4.14 ERA (4.24 FIP), 1.25 WHIP and 25 percent strikeout clip in 293 2/3 career innings. But with...

San Diego Padres pitcherCal Quantrill was almost perfect in a three-inning start Wednesday against the Chicago Cubs. Facing a big league lineup, Quantrills only baserunner was yielded via error as he struck out three. The 25-year-old is battling with fellow starter Joey Lucchesi for the final rotation slot and has answered the pressure, owning a clean 1.29 ERA through seven spring frames. A former top prospect, Quantrill pitched well last season but faltered in the final months, closing with a ...

San Diego Padres starter Cal Quantrill (flu) is expected to throw a bullpen session on Monday. The 25-year old ramped up his activity on Sunday throwing on flat ground for the first time since coming down with the flu. Quantrill is expected to be back in the rotation towards the end of the week as he continues to battle Joey Lucchesi for the fifth and final rotation spot. Even if he wins the spot, last season's ugly 5.15 ERA doesn't point to a solid fantasy option. It's likely Quantrill will ...

The San Diego Padres No. 5 starter could come down to Joey Lucchesi or Cal Quantrill. San Diego Union-Tribune beat writer Kevin Acee expects the top four rotation positions to be secured by Chris Paddack, Garrett Richards, Dinelson Lamet and Zach Davies. Both Lucchesi and Quantrill are homegrown youngsters that showed well in spurts last season. Lucchesi, 26, is coming off his second consecutive year with over 25 starts, holding a career ERA of 4.14 through 293 2/3 innings. The 25-year-old ...