Rockies Acquire Cal Quantrill in Trade with Guardians
Quantrill, despite a challenging 2023 season, is expected to play a key role in the Rockies' rotation.
- Cal Quantrill, a right-handed pitcher, has been traded from the Guardians to the Rockies in exchange for Minor League catcher Kody Huff.
- Quantrill had a challenging 2023 season with the Guardians, marked by injuries and a downturn in performance.
- Despite his struggles, Quantrill finished strong with a 2-1 record and a 2.76 ERA in his last six starts in September.
- Quantrill is expected to be a key figure in the Rockies' rotation, which will be without Germán Márquez and Antonio Senzatela at the start of the season due to Tommy John surgery.
- Kody Huff, a second-round Rockies pick in 2022, has shown promise in the Rockies system, batting .254 with five home runs and 41 RBIs in two seasons.