The 2021 season has been a true coming of age story for Cal Quantrill. The 26-year old pitcher joined the Cleveland Indians, soon to be the Cleveland Guardians, at the 2020 trade deadline as part of the return for Mike Clevinger. After struggling in San Diego, the eighth overall selection from the 2016 MLB Draft had been moved to the bullpen. However, the injuries to the 2021 starting rotation in Cleveland opened the door for Quantrill to revamp his career.
The transition into the rotation was a bit bumpy for Quantrill. The month of June proved to be difficult, but once his pitch count was high enough to consistently go at least five innings an appearance, Quantrill was able to settle in.