Rockies LHP Jose Quintana (elbow discomfort) exits start early

Field Level Media|published: Sun 24th May, 18:04 2026

May 24, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Jose Quintana (62) throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

Colorado Rockies left-hander Jose Quintana left with one out in the bottom of the second inning in his start against the host Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday.

Colorado later announced Quintana was experiencing left elbow discomfort.

The Rockies trailed 5-0 but had no one warming up at the time of Quintana's abrupt exit. A trainer came out after he gave up a blistering ground-rule double to Ketel Marte, and Quintana walked off shortly thereafter.

Quintana, 37, spent a couple of weeks on the injured list in March and April due to a hamstring strain. After being tagged for six earned runs on six hits Sunday, his ERA ballooned to 5.27.

Blas Castano replaced Quintana and pitched 3 2/3 innings of relief.

--Field Level Media

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