Atlanta Braves Release Starting Pitcher After Just Two Starts
The move ends a brief and rocky stint in Atlanta, where Quantrill gave up 12 earned runs across eight innings, finishing with a 13.50 ERA in two starts.
The #Braves today reinstated OF Jurickson Profar from the paternity list and recalled RHP Daysbel Hernández to Atlanta. The club also designated INF Luke Williams for assignment and released RHP Cal Quantrill from the roster. Additionally, RHP Wander Suero was claimed off waivers…
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) September 4, 2025
Braves Cut Ties With Cal Quantrill After Two Rough Starts
The Braves had hoped Quantrill could stabilize the back end of their rotation, but his struggles against the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies made the decision inevitable. Atlanta absorbed the remaining $715,000 on his $3.5 million salary when they claimed him in August, but the gamble never paid off.
This release was part of a roster shuffle that saw Jurickson Profar reinstated from the paternity list, Daysbel Hernandez recalled, and Luke Williams designated for assignment.
Cal Quantrill released by the Braves.
— Underdog MLB (@UnderdogMLB) September 4, 2025
For Quantrill, 2025 has been a season to forget. Between Miami and Atlanta, he posted a 6.04 ERA and a 4-12 record across 26 starts, though he did record the first immaculate inning of the season back in May with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Once viewed as a steady mid-rotation arm after strong years with Cleveland in 2021 and 2022, Quantrill has struggled to regain that form. Now a free agent, the 30-year-old may have to settle for a minor-league deal as he looks for a third team this year.
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