Veteran Starter Agrees to One-Year Contract with Mutual Option for 2026
PHOENIX – The Milwaukee Brewers have announced the signing of left-handed pitcher José Quintana (keen-TAH-nuh) to a one-year contract, which includes a mutual option for 2026. In a corresponding move, left-handed pitcher DL Hall has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to a left lat strain. The announcement was made by Senior Vice President and General Manager Matt Arnold.
You can find the updated 40-man roster here and the updated media guide bio here.
Quintana’s Career Overview
Over his 13-year Major League career (2012-24), Quintana, 36, has compiled a record of 102-103 with a 3.74 ERA in 359 games (333 starts). His career includes stints with multiple teams:
- Chicago-AL (2012-17)
- Chicago-NL (2017-20)
- Los Angeles-AL (2021)
- San Francisco (2021)
- Pittsburgh (2022)
- St. Louis (2022)
- New York-NL (2023-24)
Quintana’s 333 starts since 2012 rank fourth in the Major Leagues, and he has achieved nine seasons with 30+ starts. Last season, Quintana played a crucial role in leading the Mets to the National League Championship Series, finishing with a 10-10 record and a 3.75 ERA in 31 starts. He held opponents to a .237 batting average over 170.1 innings pitched and served as the club’s Opening Day starter.
Quintana’s Accomplishments
Born on January 24, 1989, in Arjona, Colombia, Quintana is Colombia’s all-time leader in several Major League statistical categories, including:
- Games (359)
- Starts (333)
- Wins (102)
- Innings Pitched (1969.2)
- Strikeouts (1,727)
Quintana also represented Colombia in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, further solidifying his status as one of the country’s top baseball talents.
The Brewers are excited to add such an experienced and reliable pitcher to their roster as they look to strengthen their rotation for the upcoming season.
