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Cerantola

Cerantola’s stay with the Royals lasted just two games this time around, giving up a solo homer and striking out a pair of batters in his lone inning of work against the Rangers on Friday. He’ll continue to function as extra bullpen depth at the Triple-A level for the Royals.

The 26-year-old right-hander has made two appearances with the Royals so far this season, posting a 9.00 ERA, 2.00 WHIP and a 5/4 K/BB ratio over three innings of work. He’s taking the spot of Nick Mears who landed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement on Friday. Expect Cerantola to work in a middle relief role for manager Matt Quatraro.

Cerantola made two appearances in two days with the Royals, walking four and giving up three runs in three innings. Now he’s going back down in exchange for a fresh arm.

Cerantola receives his first call up to the big leagues to provide Kansas City with some additional bullpen depth. The 26-year-old righty has posted a solid 1.42 ERA and 18/6 K/BB ratio across 12 2/3 innings for Triple-A Omaha this season. He’ll likely operate in middle relief situations.

Cerantola forged a 4.04 ERA for Omaha in 2025, but it came with 63 strikeouts in 49 innings. He could be a bullpen option at some point in 2026 for Kansas City.

Gentry will likely see time for the Royals, but likely as a backup outfielder. Cameron and Cerantola both could make appearances in roles that offer no fantasy intrigue in 2025.