Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Joey Cantillo (2-1, 3.43 ERA, 1.37 WHIP) earned his second win of 2026 against the Royals on May 6, allowing one run on three hits and three walks while striking out one over five innings. The 26-year-old left-hander has been particularly effective at home, posting a 1-0 record with a 2.87 ERA in three home starts. He has limited damage in four of his eight starts this season, allowing just one run in each outing. Cantillo is scheduled to start against the Angels on May 12 at home, where he has previous success (2.33 IP, 2 K, 0 H in relief last season).
Strengths
- + Earned second win of 2026 with efficient pitching (70 pitches)
- + Strong home performance: 1-0, 2.87 ERA in three home starts
- + Consistently limiting damage: four starts with one run allowed
- + Solid strikeout rate: 37 K through eight starts
- + Previous success against Angels opponent (relief appearance)
- + Managed trouble in multiple innings but limited damage
- + Helping team snap losing streaks
Weaknesses
- - High walk rate: three walks in five innings (recent start)
- - Elevated WHIP of 1.37 indicates baserunner issues
- - Low strikeout production in recent outing (1 K in 5 IP)
- - Inconsistent performance: described as 'by no means a blistering performance'
- - Limited innings per start (5 IP average)
- - Struggles with command at times (trouble in 2nd and 3rd innings)
About
Joey Cantillo is a sp for the Cleveland Guardians.
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