4 years agoChicago Cubs left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana has not yet stepped onto a big league mound this season due to a left thumb ailment, but he tossed 38 pitches in a bullpen session Saturday, a step in the right direction toward his eventual activation off the injured list. The plan is for Quintana to step on the mound again Monday, meaning that his return might not be far off. He has proven to be a reliable commodity in the Cubs’ rotation, having compiled 13 wins in each of the past two seasons. While his 2019 numbers look inflated, his 3.80 FIP indicates that he was a victim of some bad luck. He will play a crucial part of the Chicago staff upon his return, so stay tuned to see when he will make his season debut, as he is worth keeping on an IL spot where available in season-long formats.--Jesse Borek
Source: Jordan Bastian