Cal Quantrill Trade Rumors: Top 5 Potential Destinations
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St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals are in a position to either win their underwhelming division or secure a Wild Card spot, but they are unlikely to make a big push for a World Series title in 2024.
Cal Quantrill would be a significant upgrade over what the Cardinals have received from Miles Mikolas and Steven Matz this season. If the Cardinals manage to sneak into the playoffs and go on a hot streak, Quantrill could be a viable option to start Game 4 in a seven-game series.
President of baseball operations John Mozeliak must also consider the 2025 rotation. While Sonny Gray is under contract for three more seasons, Matz and Mikolas are signed for another year. Although Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson have provided some solid innings this season, both are aging and have club options for 2025.
In Quantrill's final year of arbitration eligibility, he would likely be more affordable than exercising the options for Lynn or Gibson.
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Top 5 Trade Destinations for Cal Quantrill
Since joining the league in 1993, the Colorado Rockies have seen few pitchers succeed for the franchise. However, Cal Quantrill, who was acquired in a November trade after being designated for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians, has rebounded nicely in 2024 despite pitching his home games at Coors Field.
This season, Quantrill has pitched 90 innings, posting a 6-5 record with a 3.50 ERA and a 1.0 fWAR. While his 4.34 FIP suggests some potential regression, his performance on the road has been impressive, boasting a 3.06 ERA in nine road starts compared to a 4.05 ERA in seven home starts. Trading him could mitigate some of the anticipated regression by removing the challenges of pitching at mile-high altitudes.
The Rockies often make curious decisions at the trade deadline, even when they are virtually out of postseason contention. It's possible that owner Dick Monfort and general manager Bill Schmidt might choose to keep Quantrill, hoping he could be their ace in 2025. However, with Quantrill's current high trade value and the benefit of acquiring him for parts of two seasons, it seems likely he will be traded before the July 30 deadline. With that in mind, here are five potential trade destinations for Quantrill.
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Milwaukee Brewers
When discussing Erick Fedde as a potential fit for the Brewers, general manager Matt Arnold likely needs to add multiple starters behind Freddy Peralta to maintain Milwaukee's lead in the NL Central.
If Cal Quantrill becomes the second-best starter the Brewers acquire before the deadline, they would be among the biggest winners of the trade season. While Quantrill might not be the ideal choice for starting Game 3 of a postseason series, his contribution would be crucial in getting them there. He would likely be an upgrade over the Brewers' current internal options.
Furthermore, Quantrill would provide the Brewers with a solid starting option for 2025, complementing Peralta and Brandon Woodruff, who is expected to return after recovering from right shoulder surgery.
Boston Red Sox
If chief baseball officer Craig Breslow aims to make a minor addition without compromising the Red Sox's future while they chase one of the three Wild Card spots, Cal Quantrill would be a sensible choice.
Quantrill would strengthen the back end of Boston's rotation for 2024, which could be crucial if the race for the final Wild Card spot in the American League comes down to a game or two.
Moreover, having Quantrill under contract for 2025 provides insurance in case Nick Pivetta leaves in free agency this offseason.
San Diego Padres
The Padres selected Cal Quantrill with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2016 MLB Draft. After posting a 4.79 ERA over his first 33 MLB appearances, he was traded to Cleveland in August 2020 in the deal that brought RHP Mike Clevinger to San Diego.
While past history can sometimes hinder trades, Quantrill would make sense for the Padres from a baseball perspective.
With Yu Darvish and Joe Musgrove on the injured list, it’s evident that the Padres need to bolster their rotation depth. Quantrill could provide that needed support, which would be crucial in securing one of the National League’s Wild Card spots—an outcome that president of baseball operations A.J. Preller may need to save his job.
Houston Astros
The Astros’ starting rotation has been severely affected by injuries this season. Justin Verlander is on the 15-day injured list for the second time with neck discomfort. Although he is expected to return, José Urquidy and Cristian Javier are out for the season due to Tommy John surgery.
To keep their streak of seven consecutive playoff appearances alive, the Astros need to strengthen manager Joe Espada’s rotation. General manager Dana Brown has firmly stated that the Astros are not planning to sell, especially since they are still contenders in both the AL West and AL Wild Card races.
However, there may be a limit to how much the Astros are willing to invest to secure a playoff spot in 2024. Acquiring Cal Quantrill would enhance their rotation for the rest of the season and improve their playoff chances. Even if they don't make the playoffs, Quantrill would provide valuable rotation depth in 2025, which is crucial given Verlander's uncertain future and the unavailability of Urquidy and Javier at the start of the next season.
St. Louis Cardinals
The Cardinals are in a position to either win their underwhelming division or secure a Wild Card spot, but they are unlikely to make a big push for a World Series title in 2024.
Cal Quantrill would be a significant upgrade over what the Cardinals have received from Miles Mikolas and Steven Matz this season. If the Cardinals manage to sneak into the playoffs and go on a hot streak, Quantrill could be a viable option to start Game 4 in a seven-game series.
President of baseball operations John Mozeliak must also consider the 2025 rotation. While Sonny Gray is under contract for three more seasons, Matz and Mikolas are signed for another year. Although Lance Lynn and Kyle Gibson have provided some solid innings this season, both are aging and have club options for 2025.
In Quantrill's final year of arbitration eligibility, he would likely be more affordable than exercising the options for Lynn or Gibson.
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Top 5 Trade Destinations for Cal Quantrill
Since joining the league in 1993, the Colorado Rockies have seen few pitchers succeed for the franchise. However, Cal Quantrill, who was acquired in a November trade after being designated for assignment by the Cleveland Guardians, has rebounded nicely in 2024 despite pitching his home games at Coors Field.
This season, Quantrill has pitched 90 innings, posting a 6-5 record with a 3.50 ERA and a 1.0 fWAR. While his 4.34 FIP suggests some potential regression, his performance on the road has been impressive, boasting a 3.06 ERA in nine road starts compared to a 4.05 ERA in seven home starts. Trading him could mitigate some of the anticipated regression by removing the challenges of pitching at mile-high altitudes.
The Rockies often make curious decisions at the trade deadline, even when they are virtually out of postseason contention. It's possible that owner Dick Monfort and general manager Bill Schmidt might choose to keep Quantrill, hoping he could be their ace in 2025. However, with Quantrill's current high trade value and the benefit of acquiring him for parts of two seasons, it seems likely he will be traded before the July 30 deadline. With that in mind, here are five potential trade destinations for Quantrill.
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