Joey Cantillo
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April 8, 2026
Fans nine in first win of 2026
Cantillo (1-0) picked up the win in Wednesday's 10-2 rout of the Royals, allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out nine.
Analysis
The southpaw dominated over 88 pitches (54 strikes), racking up 32 called or swinging strikes along the way. Cantillo fell just short of his first quality start of 2026, but he's had an impressive beginning to the campaign, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB through 14.2 innings over three outings. He'll look to keep rolling in his next trip to the mound, which is set to come on the road early next week in St. Louis.
April 3, 2026
Works to no-decision
Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Friday against the Cubs, allowing one run on four hits and two walks while striking out six in 5.1 innings pitched.
Analysis
Cantillo's second start went better than his first. After only making it to the fourth inning in his season debut, he worked into the sixth inning Friday and limited a Cubs offense that averaged five runs per game entering play to just one. The 26-year-old has now pitched exactly nine innings on the season and sports a 3.00 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, 11 strikeouts and five walks. His next scheduled start will come against the Royals on Wednesday.