Joey Cantillo - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Competing for rotation Cantillo will compete for a spot in the rotation this spring, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cantillo spent the second half of the 2025 season in the Guardians' rotation but apparently will have to win a spot this spring. The left-hander had a 2.96 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 72:28 K:BB ratio over 13 starts (67.0 innings). He and prospect Parker Messick are the frontrunners for the back end of the rotation. If Cantillo loses out, he could break camp with a bullpen role. In 21 appearances as a reliever in 2025, the 26-year-old posted a 3.81 ERA and 1.38 WHIP while limiting batters to a .229 batting average.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Why Joey Cantillo Is Set for a Breakout Season in 2026 for the Guardians The Cleveland Guardians are heavily bought into the notion that pitching wins games. This offseason, the front office built up the bullpen,...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

How Joey Cantillo's lack of options could impact Guardians' starting rotation in 2026 Last year Joey Cantillo filled multiple roles for the Guardians. That may not happen in 2026.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Guardians in Wild Card Series clincher

Dillon Dingler grew up rooting for the Cleveland Guardians

OCTOBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Dingler, Pérez lead Tigers past Guardians 6-3 and into AL Division Series against Mariners

The Detroit Tigers have defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 in the deciding Game 3 of their AL Wild Card Series, advancing to a Division Series against the Seattle Mariners

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Entering postseason with momentum Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out eight.

Impact With Cleveland trying to clinch a playoff berth, Cantillo fell out short of qualifying for a quality start while coming one strikeout shy of tying his season best. The left-hander has been a serviceable member of the rotation while Luis L. Ortiz has been on non-disciplinary paid leave, and the former figures to play a significant role in the Guardians' postseason run after notching a shiny 1.59 ERA across his last seven starts. Cantillo wraps up the regular season with a 3.21 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 108:42 K:BB over 95.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Entering postseason with momentum Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Saturday against the Rangers, allowing two runs on three hits and no walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out eight.

Impact With Cleveland trying to clinch a playoff berth, Cantillo fell one out short of qualifying for a quality start while coming one strikeout shy of tying his season best. The left-hander has been a solid member of the rotation while Luis L. Ortiz has been on non-disciplinary paid leave, and the former figures to play a significant role in the Guardians' postseason run after notching a shiny 1.59 ERA across his last seven starts. Cantillo wraps up the regular season with a 3.21 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 108:42 K:BB over 95.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

The Guardians clinched a postseason spot in the most bizarre way possible: a walk-off hit by pitch.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with 3-2 win over Rangers

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Cleveland Guardians, Texas Rangers starting lineups for Sept. 27, 2025: Game 161 Joey Cantillo and the Guardians face the Rangers with a chance to clinch a postseason spot at Progressive Field.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • CLEVELAND.COM

Rangers play the Guardians leading series 1-0

The Texas Rangers lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians remain tied in the AL Central after 7-3 loss to Rangers

Alejandro Osuna hit a three-run homer in the first, rookie Jack Leiter matched a career high with 10 strikeouts and the Texas Rangers beat Cleveland 7-3 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

These 3 unsung Guardians could be postseason heroes this year While the Guardians have plenty of superstars who will perform this postseason, Jakob Junis, Angel Martínez and Joey Cantillo should also st...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Fans five in no-decision 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins stop Guardians' 10-game win streak, keep Cleveland from tying for AL Central lead with 6-2 win

Brooks Lee hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth, pinch-hitter Royce Lewis had a three-run shot in the seventh and the Minnesota Twins ended the Cleveland Guardians’ 10-game w...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins look to break losing streak in game against the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins aim to stop their five-game slide when they play the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians within a game of division lead after beating Twins 8-0 for 10th straight win

Steven Kwan tied a season high with four RBIs, Logan Allen pitched a career-best eight innings and the Cleveland Guardians made it 10 straight wins by beating the Minnesota Twins 8...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Could Joey Cantillo's future be as a shutdown reliever in the bullpen? The Cleveland Guardians have used Joey Cantillo in the starting rotation lately. However his future could be in the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Stingy in no-decision Tuesday 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

3 Guardians X-factors who need to step up if the Guardians want to sweep the Tigers While the Cleveland Guardians will need everyone to step up if they want to sweep the Tigers, Steven Kwan, Nolan Jones and Joey Cantillo wil...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Naylor's home run propels Guardians to 3-2 victory over White Sox and series sweep

Bo Naylor drove in all three Guardians runs, including a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and Cleveland beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 for a series sweep

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Guardians continue to benefit from forgotten 2020 trade that fleeced Padres In 2020, the Cleveland Guardians traded Mike Clevinger to the Padres in exchange for six players. On Tuesday, Joey Cantillo showed why that...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Pitches into ninth inning 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.

Impact Cantillo was phenomenal in what was just his third time reaching at least six innings pitched during his young career and the second time in his last three 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 outings. Over his last four major league starts, Cantillo owns a 1.09 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP. He lines up for a road start against the Tigers next week.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches into ninth inning 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.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Jose Ramirez backs Joey Cantillo's gem as Guardians blank Royals Deadspin | Jose Ramirez backs Joey Cantillo's gem as Guardians blank Royals

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

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Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler takes down hometown Cleveland Guardians in Wild Card Series clincher

Dingler, Pérez lead Tigers past Guardians 6-3 and into AL Division Series against Mariners

Guardians Clinch AL Postseason Berth on Walk-off Hit By Pitch; Astros Eliminated

Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with 3-2 win over Rangers

Rangers play the Guardians leading series 1-0

Guardians remain tied in the AL Central after 7-3 loss to Rangers

Twins stop Guardians' 10-game win streak, keep Cleveland from tying for AL Central lead with 6-2 win

Twins look to break losing streak in game against the Guardians

Guardians within a game of division lead after beating Twins 8-0 for 10th straight win

Naylor's home run propels Guardians to 3-2 victory over White Sox and series sweep