Royals call up Cerantola
Great Lake Canadians and Junior National Team alum Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.) has been called up by the Kansas City Royals after posting a 1.42 ERA in 12 relief appearances for the triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers. Photo: Omaha Storm Chasers
May 6, 2026
By Kevin Glew
Canadian Baseball Network
The Kansas City Royals have called up right-hander Eric Cerantola (Oakville, Ont.).
The Royals made the announcement on Wednesday afternoon.
This is the first big league promotion for Cerantola.
In 12 games for the Royals’ triple-A Omaha Storm Chasers this season, the 6-foot-5 righty is 1-0 with a 1.42 ERA with five saves. He has 18 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings.
His dominance in triple-A came on the heels of two scoreless relief outings for Canada at the World Baseball Classic.
The 25-year-old right-hander’s stock in the Royals’ system rose last season after he fanned 63 batters in 49 innings in 38 appearances (one start) in triple-A. He finished with a 2-2 record with a 4.04 ERA.
Selected in the fifth round of the 2021 MLB draft out of Mississippi State University by the Royals, he in his sixth professional season. The Great Lake Canadians and Junior National Team alum owns a 10-13 record and a 3.59 ERA in 133 minor league appearances (24 starts). He has fanned 326 batters in 245 2/3 innings.
Cerantola, whose best pitch is his slider, will join a Royals’ bullpen that owns a 4.82 ERA this season.
He is set to become the 20th player born in Canada to play in the majors this season. Two other players who have suited up for the Canadian national team - Otto Lopez and Jameson Taillon - are also playing in the big leagues.