Rangers Promote Veteran Right-Hander Cal Quantrill Amid Pitching Injuries
The Texas Rangers have made adjustments to their pitching roster following a pair of injuries that impacted their bullpen. On Wednesday, the team placed relievers Chris Martin and Luis Curvelo on the 15-day injured list, creating openings that needed to be filled. In response, the Rangers promoted right-handed pitcher Gavin Collyer to occupy one of the available spots.
The second opening has been given to a more experienced arm, as the team called up veteran right-hander Cal Quantrill. The 31-year-old pitcher, who has spent time in the majors with multiple organizations, is expected to provide depth and flexibility for Texas. Although Quantrill has primarily worked as a starting pitcher throughout his career, he will likely be used out of the bullpen in his current role with the Rangers.
According to MLB.com reporter Kennedi Landry, Quantrill’s promotion comes after a brief stint in the minor leagues this season. He made three starts with Triple-A Round Rock after signing a minor league deal with the Rangers organization late last year. In those outings, opposing hitters struggled to make solid contact, managing just a .212 batting average against him. However, he did allow eight earned runs across 14 innings, suggesting that while he limited hits, he still faced some challenges with run prevention.
Quantrill’s journey to this point has been a steady progression through professional baseball. Originally drafted by the New York Yankees in the 26th round of the 2013 MLB Draft, he opted not to sign and instead chose to play college baseball at Stanford University. His decision proved beneficial, as he significantly raised his profile during his collegiate career. As a result, he was selected much earlier in the 2016 MLB Draft, going eighth overall to the San Diego Padres.
He made his major league debut with the Padres in 2019 and has since built a solid career as a dependable pitcher. Over the years, Quantrill has accumulated experience both as a starter and as a contributor in various roles. Last season, he spent time with the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves, further adding to his resume as a seasoned major league arm.
Across his career, Quantrill has appeared in 187 games, including 149 starts, highlighting his extensive experience as a starter. He carries a career earned run average of 4.35 and averages approximately 6.7 strikeouts per nine innings. While not known as an overpowering strikeout pitcher, he has consistently provided innings and stability when called upon.
For the Rangers, adding a pitcher with Quantrill’s background offers valuable depth, especially during a stretch where injuries have tested the team’s pitching staff. His ability to transition between starting and relief roles gives the coaching staff additional flexibility in managing workloads and matchups.
As Texas navigates this period of roster adjustments, Quantrill’s experience could prove to be an asset. Whether he contributes in long relief situations or steps into a larger role if needed, the Rangers are counting on him to help stabilize their pitching staff while key relievers recover from injury.
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