Joey Cantillo - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Takes loss against Toronto Cantillo (9-8) took the loss against the Blue Jays on Wednesday, allowing nine runs (four earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out six across 5.1 innings.

Impact Luck was not on Cantillo's side Wednesday, as a throwing error by Angel Genao in the second inning led to the Blue Jays scoring five runs in the frame, capped off by a three-run homer from Vladimir Guerrero. Cantillo finished his outing with nine whiffs and seven groundouts while tossing 102 pitches (66 strikes), and he has recorded at least five strikeouts in five of his last seven outings. He'll take a 3.81 ERA and 1.48 WHIP over 141.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for next week against the Orioles at Camden Yards in what projects to be a two-week start for Cantillo.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Guerrero drives in 5 runs, Blue Jays rout Guardians 11-0 to tighten AL wild-card race

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. hit a three-run homer and had a season-high five RBIs, Dylan Cease scattered four hits over six innings and the Toronto Blue Jays routed the Cleveland Guardia...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Joey Cantillo just showed Guardians why trusting him in the postseason could be double-edged sword The best and worst of Joey Cantillo was on full display on Wednesday in the Guardians' win over the Angels.

AUGUST 27 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Kwan and Bazzana lift streaking Guardians to 4-3 comeback win over Angels

Steven Kwan hit a tying double in the ninth inning, Travis Bazzana followed with a sacrifice fly and the Cleveland Guardians rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 4-3 for their seven...

AUGUST 26 • Associated Press

Issues seven walks Wednesday Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Wednesday against the Angels, allowing three runs (two earned) on two hits and seven walks across six innings. He struck out one.

Impact Cantillo somehow managed to turn in a quality start Wednesday despite issuing a career-high seven walks -- the southpaw allowed three runs over the first two innings before bearing down to blank the Halos over his final four frames. Command has been a struggle for Cantillo this season -- his 70 walks tie Robbie Ray for most given up in the majors. However, Cantillo's held opponents to just four earned runs across 16.2 innings in his last three outings, as he's lowered his ERA to 3.70 with a 1.45 WHIP and 145 strikeouts across 28 starts (136.1 innings) this season. Cantillo is currently in line to face the Blue Jays at home his next time out.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in no-decision Cantillo did not factor into the decision in Friday's 9-1 win over the Rockies, allowing one run on four hits and four walks with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

Impact Cantillo rebounded after allowing a run in the first inning but struggled with his command, throwing just 49 of 89 pitches for strikes with 11 whiffs and falling one out shy of qualifying for the win. The 26-year-old owns a solid 2.70 ERA through four August outings, but his quality start Saturday marked the only time he's exceeded five frames in his past 10 turns. He'll carry a 3.73 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 144:63 K:BB across 130.1 innings this season into a road matchup with the Angels next week.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Bazzana, Bailey and Halpin help power the Guardians to a 9-1 win over the Rockies

Patrick Bailey and Petey Halpin homered, rookie Travis Bazzana tied a career high with four hits, and the Cleveland Guardians used production from the bottom of their batting order...

AUGUST 22 • Associated Press

Joey Cantillo's Career Day Muscles Guardians To Third Win Since Deadline When the Cleveland Guardians needed a hero, they got Joey Cantillo. And just a year removed from being an unknown with the Guardians' pitchi...

AUGUST 16 • SI.COM

Shines in ninth victory Cantillo (9-7) earned the win over San Diego on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit and three walks while striking out seven batters over six innings.

Impact Cantillo yielded just one hit -- a single by the second batter he faced (Jake Cronenworth). The Padres were able to use that knock to manufacture a run, but Cantillo shut them down the rest of the way, allowing just two additional baserunners (both on free passes). Cantillo logged an impressive 15 whiffs on 87 pitches and finished with his first quality start (and first outing of at least six innings) since June 26. He's had issues with walks this season, but the left-hander has managed a 9-7 record with 139 punchouts over 125.2 innings while posting a 3.80 ERA and 1.44 WHIP through 26 starts. He's slated to next take the mound on the road in Colorado.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Padres' bats stymied by Guardians' offspeed-heavy attack in 1-hit effort CLEVELAND -- The red-hot Padres had their six-game winning streak end with a thud, thanks to Joey Cantillo and three Guardians relievers on...

AUGUST 16 • MLB.COM

Big number: Guardians reach 10,000 victories with much-needed, all-around performance vs Padres

A milestone win that included a bunch of zeros felt even bigger for the Guardians

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Cantillo, 3 relievers combine on 1-hitter, Guardians down Padres 6-1 for Cleveland's 10,000th win

Joey Cantillo and three Cleveland relievers combined on a one-hitter and José Ramírez had an RBI in one of his best games since undergoing hand surgery, leading the Guardians to a...

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Rain-shortened start Sunday Cantillo took a no-decision against the White Sox on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and no walks in one inning. He struck out three.

Impact Sunday's game was delayed for over two hours in the second inning due to inclement weather, and the Guardians chose not to send Cantillo back to the hill upon resumption. The southpaw experienced a laborious first frame, throwing 31 pitches, but he at least managed to record three punchouts before his day ended. Cantillo, who has a 3.91 ERA, a troublesome 1.48 WHIP and 132:56 K:BB over 119.2 innings, should be well-rested for his next scheduled outing against the Padres.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tagged with loss against NYM Cantillo (8-7) took the loss against the Mets on Tuesday, allowing five runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out five across five innings.

Impact It was a bit of a tough-luck loss for Cantillo, given that the three-home run he yielded to Luis Torrens in the second inning would not have happened had it not been for a throwing error by Gabriel Arias to keep the frame alive. Cantillo has taken the loss in three of his last four outings, with his last quality start taking place June 26 against the Mariners. He'll take a 3.87 ERA and 1.47 WHIP over 118.2 innings into his next start, which is lined up for this weekend on the road against the White Sox.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Luis Torrens hits 3-run homer and drives in 4 to lead Mets past Guardians 6-2

Luis Torrens had three hits — including a three-run homer in the second inning — and drove in four runs as the New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 to snap a three-ga...

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Strong start in win Cantillo pitched well for a no-decisionWednesday against the Reds, allowing no runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight over four innings.

Impact Cantillo threw 53 of his 89 pitches for strikes, and generated multiple strike outs in three of his four innings to break his two0gae losing streak. The 26-year-old got into jams in the first and fourth innings, but avoided any damage, which improved his opponents' average with runners in scoring position to .189, which leads the majors. The lefty is slated to make his next start next week against the Mets.

JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Manzardo's HR and 2 RBIs, Cantillo's strong outing power Guardians to a 6-1 win over the Reds

Kyle Manzardo homered and drove in two runs, Joey Cantillo pitched four scoreless innings and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-1 Wednesday night to claim the seas...

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Joey Cantillo freezes Elly De La Cruz | 07/29/2026 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

JULY 29 • MLB.COM

Guardians ready to 'flush it' and move on after latest quiet night for bats ST. PETERSBURG — When it went bad for the Guardians on Friday night, it went bad in a hurry. With a slumping offense, they had no ammunition...

JULY 25 • MLB.COM

Rays beat the Guardians 11-3 behind homers from Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios

Ryan Vilade and Richie Palacios hit home runs, Nick Fortes had four hits, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Cleveland Guardians 11-3

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Allows five runs in loss Cantillo (8-6) picked up the loss after going 3.2 innings against Tampa Bay on Friday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out four.

Impact Cantillo made his shortest start of the season since he went just two innings on May 26 against Washington. The 26-year-old was jumped on early by Tampa Bay after allowing a two-run homer in the second inning to Ryan Vilade, and the Rays didn't look back from there. On the season, Cantillo has posted a 4.02 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 116:53 K:BB in 109.2 innings. The left-hander is slated to make his next start Wednesday against the Reds.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Falters late in loss Cantillo (8-5) took the loss against the Pirates on Sunday, allowing four runs on seven hits and three walks with seven strikeouts over five innings.

Impact Cantillo entered the sixth inning aiming for a potential quality start but allowed back-to-back doubles to open the frame and was charged with two runs without recording an out. It ended a run of six straight outings in which the 26-year-old allowed two earned runs or fewer, though he still generated a whopping 17 swinging strikes on 80 pitches. He'll take a 3.74 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 112:52 K:BB across 106 innings this season into a road matchup with the Rays next weekend.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Joey Cantillo's seven strikeouts | 07/19/2026 Joey Cantillo records seven strikeouts in his start against the Pirates

JULY 19 • MLB.COM

Skenes strikes out 8 in 7 innings as Pirates roll to 7-1 win over Guardians

Paul Skenes allowed one run and struck out eight in seven innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates defeated the Cleveland Guardians 7-1

JULY 19 • Associated Press

Guardians rotation out of All-Star Break confirms Joey Cantillo's ascension Guardians pitcher Joey Cantillo will make his second half debut on Saturday after finishing the first half on a tear.

JULY 17 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

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