Atlanta Braves Claim Starting Pitcher Off Waivers From Marlins
The Atlanta Braves claimed right-handed pitcher Cal Quantrill off waivers from the Miami Marlins, taking on the remainder of his $3.5 million salary.
The move adds short-term depth to Atlanta’s rotation as the team prepares to implement a six-man rotation once Chris Sale returns from a ribcage injury. Quantrill will join the Braves in New York ahead of a series against the New York Mets before facing his former team, Miami, on Monday.
The #Braves today claimed RHP Cal Quantrill off waivers from the Miami Marlins and optioned RHP Dane Dunning to Triple-A Gwinnett. The club today also reported OF Jake Fraley to Atlanta after optioning RHP Connor Seabold to Gwinnett following last night’s game, recalled LHP Dylan…
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) August 21, 2025
Quantrill’s Track Record and Role
Quantrill, 30, has struggled this season, posting a 5.50 ERA over 24 starts with the Marlins, including an 11.25 ERA in his last three outings. Despite the rough patch, he threw the first immaculate inning of the 2025 season in May against the Tampa Bay Rays.
A former first-round pick (8th overall in 2016), Quantrill has MLB experience with the Cleveland Guardians, Colorado Rockies, and San Diego Padres. He has a career fWAR of 1.9 per 200 innings, primarily serving as a fringy rotation starter, but his veteran presence could help the Braves manage innings while the team evaluates talent for 2026.
The #Braves have claimed RHP Cal Quantrill off waivers, per @Ken_Rosenthal pic.twitter.com/eiluEHTOyQ
— MLB Deadline News (@MLBDeadlineNews) August 21, 2025
Braves Flexibility and Late-Season Push
Atlanta, currently 58-69 and 9.5 games out of a Wild Card spot, has shown life recently, winning eight of their last ten games. Quantrill is expected to take the rotation spot of Erick Fedde, who has struggled to a 7.11 ERA in four starts since joining the team.
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