If all else was equal, Cantillo would have more than a legit shot. As our insider said, if he has the command, he would have the same talent as Bibee, Williams and Espino. The question is does he have that yet?
But, all is not equal. McK (due to options) and Ortiz (due to more service at MLB) have the upper hand. As we have seen with Arias, McK will be given every opportunity to succeed. Yet, with Bieber looking to be closer than we expected, there has to be a trade (baring a major injury, knock on wood). They can keep Cantillo down at AAA till mid-season. But, if we have Bibee, Bieber, Williams as our top 3 and Cantillo can be a solid 4, something has to sooner or later give (McK and Lively and even Ortiz/Cantillo). Thus, with the uncertainty, FO will keep options open until they see how all the pitchers progress and Cantillo is low man on the send down to AAA and hide projection.
For me, McK has location work to do. His FB got hit in play 9 times out of 33 pitches. His whiff rate on FB was 25% vs 57% on both curves and sliders. Looking at the FB locations, they were all over the zone (including jut as often right down the middle). He wasn't working the corners or even inside/outside. His increased speed could be a contributor, so something to keep an eye on next time.
