Atlanta Braves Claim Cal Quantrill Off Miami Marlins Waivers

Cal Quantrill, a 30-year-old right-handed pitcher from Port Hope, Ontario, has been claimed off waivers by the Atlanta Braves after being placed on outright waivers by the Miami Marlins. Quantrill signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Marlins this past winter but struggled through the 2024 season, posting a 4-10 record with a 5.50 ERA and a 1.386 WHIP over 109.1 innings in 24 starts, including a particularly difficult August. A Stanford alum and the son of former Toronto Blue Jays All-Star reliever Paul Quantrill, he was originally drafted eighth overall in the 2016 MLB Amateur Draft and has previously played for the Colorado Rockies, Cleveland Guardians, and San Diego Padres. Quantrill experienced his peak performance with the Guardians, achieving a 27-15 record and a 3.58 ERA from 2020 to 2023, with his best season in 2021. Despite recent struggles, his previous success makes him an attractive option for teams seeking a middle-of-the-rotation starter. The Braves acquisition keeps Quantrill within the National League East division, offering him a fresh opportunity to regain form.