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Drawing another start Cantillo is listed as the Guardians' scheduled starter for Tuesday's game in Houston.

Impact Cantillo will be making his second turn through the Cleveland rotation after he was called up from Triple-A Columbus to start in Thursday's 1-0 extra-inning loss to the Cubs after Luis L. Ortiz was placed on the restricted list. Ortiz will remain out through at least the All-Star break while he remains the subject of an ongoing league investigation, so Cantillo looks as though he'll be in line for a two-start week to close out the Guardians' first-half schedule, with the young lefty's second turn expected to come next Sunday against the White Sox. After he hadn't covered four innings in any of his four starts with Triple-A Columbus prior to being recalled Thursday, Cantillo handled a light workload in his outing against the Cubs, tossing 68 pitches over 3.1 scoreless innings while striking out five batters.

JULY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Holds Cubs in check in no-decision Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Cubs, giving up no runs on two hits and three walks in 3.1 innings. He struck out five.

Impact The 25-year-old left-hander was summoned from the minor leagues Thursday, and he was able to keep a tough Chicago lineup in check despite not being fully stretched out for a starter's workload. Cantillo was lifted after throwing a season-high 68 pitches in his first start of the season, and he now owns a serviceable 3.41 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 41:17 K:BB over 31.2 frames (22 outings). With Luis L. Ortiz out of action while facing gambling allegations, Cantillo's next turn in Cleveland's rotation lines up for a stiff challenge against the Astros in Houston.

JULY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cantillo throws 3 1/3 scoreless innings in solid return to Majors CHICAGO -- Triple-A Columbus manager Andy Tracy approached Joey Cantillo on Wednesday with some news. Cantillo was not going to start for th...

JULY 4, 2025 • MLB.COM

Shaw sac fly in 10th lifts Cubs over Guardians 1-0, deals Cleveland 7th straight loss

Matt Shaw’s deep sacrifice fly to center scored Nico Hoerner from third in the 10th inning, giving the Chicago Cubs a 1-0 win over the Cleveland Guardians

JULY 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially promoted The Guardians recalled Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus on Thursday.

Impact Cantillo will come up from the minors as the rotation replacement for Luis L. Ortiz, who was placed on leave Thursday and is being investigated for a possible gambling-related offense. Cantillo owns a 3.81 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 28.1 innings on the year, but he hasn't pitched more than three innings in an appearance this season, so his start against the Cubs on Thursday will likely be short-lived.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians' Luis Ortiz subject of MLB gambling investigation, placed on leave, AP sources say

Cleveland Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz is the subject of a Major League Baseball gambling investigation and was placed on non-disciplinary leave Thursday, two people with knowledge...

JULY 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Joining Cleveland rotation Thursday The Guardians are expected to recall Cantillo from Triple-A Columbus to start Thursday's game against the Cubs in Chicago, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cantillo will be entering the rotation as a replacement for Luis L. Ortiz, who was placed on leave Thursday per an agreement with the Players Association due to an ongoing league investigation. Ortiz will remain on leave through at least the All-Star break, so Cantillo could be in line for up to three starts to close out the first half if he performs well enough Thursday to warrant additional turns through the rotation. The 25-year-old lefty had previously posted a 3.81 ERA in 21 appearances out of the big-league bullpen earlier this season, but he's moved back into a starting role since being optioned to Triple-A on May 27. Over his four outings with Columbus, Cantillo owns a 3.86 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 15:4 K:BB in 11.2 innings. Cantillo hasn't covered more than 3.1 innings in any of those Triple-A appearances, so he'll likely be in line for a relatively light workload in his first start for Cleveland.

JULY 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Playing again Cantillo struck out one over two scoreless innings for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Impact This was Cantillo's first start after a bout of elbow discomfort shut him down for a brief period of time. He opened the season in the Guardians' bullpen, and was sent down to Columbus where he will be stretched out as a starter.

JUNE 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action after sore elbow Cantillo is slated to rejoin the Triple-A Columbus rotation this weekend after being slowed by left elbow soreness, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact Cantillo didn't throw for a few days after feeling discomfort during a bullpen session, but he's been cleared for mound work and will make a start this weekend, barring a setback. The left-hander made 21 relief appearances for the Guardians earlier this season but was sent down in late May to get stretched back out as a starter.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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...

MAY 28, 2025 • 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.

MAY 27, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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