Joey Cantillo News: Holds Cubs in check in no-decision

Cantillo didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Cubs, giving up two hits and three walks in 3.1 scoreless innings. He struck out five.

The 25-year-old left-hander was summoned from the minor leagues Thursday and plugged into the rotation, and he was able to keep a tough Chicago lineup in check despite not being fully stretched out. Cantillo was lifted after throwing a season-high 68 pitches in his first big-league start of the season, and he owns a serviceable 3.41 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 41:17 K:BB over 31.2 frames for the Guardians. With Luis L. Ortiz placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of an MLB gambling investigation, Cantillo's next start lines up for a stiff challenge against the Astros in Houston.