Cantillo has posted a 0.95 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over the last month with 92 strikeouts in 80 innings on the season. He’s emerging as a potential long-term asset, and could see more opportunities for 2026.

<p>Joey Cantillo has emerged as a swingman with a killer changeup whiff rate (51%) and a growing late-season groove. His last four starts show improved command, striking out hitters and offering a reliable path for a cheap innings boost in deeper formats.</p><p>At 14% rostered, Cantillo is a strong speculative add for managers seeking strikeouts and innings in a CLE rotation that’s shaping up to support the rookie’s workload this fall.</p>

Cantillo delivered with a strong eight-inning, one-run performance against Kansas City, flashing a low-walk, strong-control profile and promising strike-throwing ability. With a conceivable rotation path and a two-start week approaching, Cantillo represents a speculative but intriguing add for depth and upside, especially in deeper leagues.

Cantillo hammered home a six-inning, seven-K outing in Fenway, showing a confident changeup and improved control. This performance fuels fantasy intrigue about a possible mid-rotation role as he continues to develop feel for the zone and sequencing.

Cantillo makes a return start against a powerful Braves lineup as Cleveland tests his ability to navigate Acuña’s return. His performance will influence the Guardians’ early-series pitching plan and can shape fantasy value for Guardians’ pitchers and Braves’ hitters alike.