Rangers starter Cal Quantrill exits after just 12 pitches vs. Blue Jays
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Texas Rangers pitcher Cal Quantrill left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after throwing only 12 pitches due to right lat tightness. Quantrill faced four batters before exiting, with George Springer grounding out to start the second inning. This incident follows Quantrill's previous start where he left due to back soreness after six innings. The right-hander, who has a record of 9-5 this season, had been trying for his fourth consecutive win.
- •Cal Quantrill left after facing four batters.
- •He exited due to right lat tightness.
- •Quantrill has a season record of 9-5.
- •He had previously left a game due to back soreness.
- •The Rangers were hoping for his fourth straight win.
- 2:09 AMESPN MLB — Rangers' Quantrill exits start vs. Jays after just 12 pitches
- 12:39 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers starter Cal Quantrill leaves after throwing 12 pitches because of right lat tightness
"Texas Rangers starter Cal Quantrill left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after facing just four batters because of right lat tightness. Quantrill (9-5) exited after throwing his 12th pitch, with George Springer grounding out to shortstop to begin Toronto’s second inning. Quantrill, showing no signs of pain, was visited by manager Skip Schumaker, pitching coach Jordan Tiegs and head trainer Matt Lucero before leaving the mound.
"Texas Rangers veteran starter Cal Quantrill, who is 9-5 this season, left Saturday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after facing just four batters because of right lat tightness.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 20, 2026, 2:09 AMRangers' Quantrill exits start vs. Jays after just 12 pitches
Texas Rangers veteran starter Cal Quantrill, who is 9-5 this season, left Saturday night's game against the Toronto Blue Jays after facing just four batters because of right lat tightness.
- Yahoo SportsSep 20, 2026, 12:39 AMRangers starter Cal Quantrill leaves after throwing 12 pitches because of right lat tightness
Texas Rangers starter Cal Quantrill left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after facing just four batters because of right lat tightness. Quantrill (9-5) exited after throwing his 12th pitch, with George Springer grounding out to shortstop to begin Toronto’s second inning. Quantrill, showing no signs of pain, was visited by manager Skip Schumaker, pitching coach Jordan Tiegs and head trainer Matt Lucero before leaving the mound.
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