Tue Mar 04 01:30:00 UTC 2025: **Brewers Sign Veteran Left-Hander Jose Quintana to One-Year Deal**

MILWAUKEE, WI – March 3, 2025 – The Milwaukee Brewers have bolstered their starting rotation with the signing of veteran left-handed pitcher Jose Quintana to a one-year contract, according to multiple reports. The deal is reportedly worth between $4 million and $5 million, with additional incentives possible.

Quintana, 36, spent the past two seasons with the New York Mets. While his surface-level statistics appeared solid (3.75 ERA in 2024), deeper analysis revealed some underlying concerns, including a low strikeout rate and a BABIP (batting average on balls in play) that suggests some fortunate results. Despite these concerns, his experience and reliability at a relatively low cost make him an attractive addition to a Brewers rotation riddled with question marks.

The Brewers currently have several pitchers recovering from injury, including Brandon Woodruff and Robert Gasser. DL Hall will also begin the season on the injured list. This leaves the team with some uncertainty surrounding the starting rotation, making Quintana’s signing a crucial move to add depth and veteran stability.

The deal represents a significant bargain for the Brewers, who have operated with limited financial flexibility this offseason. Other free agent pitchers have commanded significantly higher salaries, highlighting the Brewers’ shrewd approach to the market. While some analysts predicted Quintana would receive a two-year, $20 million contract, the Brewers secured his services at a fraction of that cost. Quintana reportedly turned down a larger offer from the Pittsburgh Pirates before agreeing to terms with Milwaukee.

The Brewers’ rotation now projects to include Freddy Peralta, Nestor Cortes, Aaron Civale, Tobias Myers, and Quintana, with other pitchers like Aaron Ashby potentially vying for a spot. The addition of Quintana provides the Brewers with valuable experience and a reliable arm, further strengthening their contention for a playoff spot in the NL Central.

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