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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Eric Cerantola, a 26-year-old right-handed reliever, was called up to the Kansas City Royals from Triple-A Omaha to replace Stephen Kolek. Cerantola has had an impressive start to the 2026 season at Omaha with a 1.42 ERA over 12.2 innings pitched with 18 strikeouts and 5 saves. He features a plus-plus slider (59.2% whiff rate) and mid-90s fastball. His main weakness remains control, with an 11.1% walk rate. He was drafted by Kansas City in the 5th round of the 2021 draft and added to the 40-man roster in November 2024.
Strengths
- + Exceptional slider with 59.2% whiff rate
- + Strong strikeout rate at 33.3% K-rate
- + Low ERA of 1.42 at Triple-A
- + Mid-90s fastball velocity
- + Multiple saves (5) in limited opportunities
- + Low barrel rate allowed (3.5%)
- + Improved walk rate from 2025 season
- + Successfully made MLB debut with Royals
Weaknesses
- - Elevated walk rate at 11.1% remains concerning
- - Low zone% at 42.1% indicates control issues
- - Limited fastball and cutter effectiveness in 2026
- - Unproven at MLB level
- - Reliance on slider creates predictability risk
About
Allan Cerda is a center fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
Player Overview
Position
CF
Team
Chicago Cubs