Joey Cantillo P CLE Sun 9/21/25 7:53 PM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
Cantillo did not factor in the decision during Sunday's loss to Minnesota. He allowed a run on four hits and two walks over 4.1 innings while striking out five.
EDGE Analysis
Cantillo gave up his lone run in the third inning. He loaded the bases in the fifth but was not charged with any runs after Erik Sabrowski cleaned up the mess. Cantillo has given up fewer than two runs in six consecutive outings; during that span, he's produced an impressive 1.32 ERA across 34 frames. However, he's also walked 12 batters during that time and has issued 28 free passes in his last 12 starts. Cantillo owns a 3.21 ERA with a 100:42 K:BB through 89.2 innings this season. He's expected to make his final start of the regular season next weekend at home against the Rangers.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Wed 9/17/25 10:04 AM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
Cantillo didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-5 extra-inning win over the Tigers, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.
EDGE Analysis
The southpaw left the mound with the Guardians clinging to a 2-1 lead, but both bullpens struggled before the game was eventually decided in the 10th. Cantillo has given up one run or fewer in five straight starts, posting a stellar 1.21 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 23:10 K:BB over his last 29.2 innings. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road this weekend in Minnesota.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Wed 9/10/25 9:36 AM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
Cantillo (5-3) got the win over the Royals on Tuesday after tossing eight scoreless frames while allowing just four hits and no walks. He struck out five.
EDGE Analysis
Cantillo was phenomenal in what was just his third start of at least six innings pitched in his young career, and the second such start in his last two outings. Cantillo came back out for the ninth but was pulled after 92 pitches following a leadoff single by Kyle Isbel. Cantillo's velocity was notably up across the board, and he didn't issue a walk for the first time in his last seven appearances. Over his last four major-league starts, Cantillo owns a 1.09 ERA and 1.01 WHIP. He lines up for a road start against the Tigers next week.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Sun 9/7/25 8:58 AM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
Cantillo is slated to start Tuesday's game against the Royals at Progressive Field.
EDGE Analysis
In the midst of playing 17 games in 17 days, a stretch that began Aug. 29, the Guardians have moved to a six-man rotation that now features Cantillo, who was recalled from Triple-A Columbus this past Wednesday. Taking the hill for the big club for the first time since Aug. 15, Cantillo shined against the Red Sox, earning a win while striking out seven and allowing one earned run on five hits and two walks. Over 30 appearances (nine starts) on the season for Cleveland, the lefty owns a 4-3 record, 3.73 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 87:38 K:BB in 72.1 innings.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Thu 9/4/25 1:09 AM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
Cantillo (4-3) earned the win over the Red Sox on Wednesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks while striking out seven over six innings.
EDGE Analysis
Cantillo was impressive against a tough Boston lineup, completing six innings for the first time this season. The southpaw's lone blemish came in the fourth inning, but he quickly rebounded to retire seven of the final eight batters he faced before exiting. Wednesday's performance continued a strong stretch in which Cantillo has now allowed fewer than two runs in three straight starts, and across his nine starts this year, the 25-year-old has posted a 3.68 ERA and a 51:24 K:BB over 44 innings.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Wed 9/3/25 4:26 PM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
The Guardians recalled Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday in Boston.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander has offered a mixed bag with the Guardians this season, posting a 3.93 ERA and 80:36 K:BB over 66.1 frames covering eight starts and 21 relief appearances. The Guardians haven't indicated whether Cantillo's appointment to the rotation will be a permanent one, as his performance against the Red Sox may play a big part in determining whether he makes additional starts, gets moved to the bullpen or optioned back to Triple-A.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Tue 9/2/25 4:29 PM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
Cantillo has joined the Guardians in Boston and is expected to start Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's Logan Allen's turn in the rotation, but it's not clear whether his start is being pushed back or he's being moved to the bullpen. Cantillo posted a 6.52 ERA and 12:4 K:BB over 9.2 innings in his two starts with Triple-A Columbus after being demoted last month. He's collected a 3.93 ERA and 80:36 K:BB over 66.1 frames covering eight starts and 21 relief appearances in the majors this season.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Sun 8/17/25 1:03 PM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
The Guardians optioned Cantillo to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Tim Herrin was promoted to replace Cantillo on the active roster, but the Guardians will likely wait until next week before announcing a new fifth starter. Cantillo owns a respectable 3.93 ERA over 66.1 innings in the majors this season, but he had issued at least four walks in three of his five starts since the All-Star break. The young lefty may need to iron out his control issues at Triple-A before he gets another look in the big-league rotation.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Fri 8/15/25 11:39 PM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
Cantillo (3-3) took the loss against Atlanta on Friday, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while striking out five over five innings.
EDGE Analysis
The left-hander was effective for most of the night but faltered in the fourth inning, issuing a bases-loaded walk to Nacho Alvarez that gave Atlanta a lead it wouldn't relinquish. Cantillo has now issued at least four walks in three of his last five outings, though he's managed to limit the damage during that stretch, recording a 3.55 ERA with 26 strikeouts across 25.1 innings. The 25-year-old will look to rein in the free passes and build on his recent outings in his next scheduled start against Arizona.
Joey Cantillo P CLE Sat 8/9/25 10:45 PM
Joey Cantillo
P CLE
Cantillo (3-2) earned the win against the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out three across 5.2 innings.
EDGE Analysis
His three punchouts were his lowest since joining the Guardians rotation, but it was a strong outing from Cantillo, with his lone blemish coming in the second inning on a Michael Taylor solo homer. It was the second game in a row in which Cantillo pitched into the sixth inning, and in his seven games as a starter he has a 4.36 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 39:18 K:BB across 33 innings. He's slated to make his next start against Atlanta at home next weekend.