Rockies Sign Veteran Lefty José Quintana to 1-Year, $6M Deal

The 34-year-old pitcher joins Colorado on a one-season contract.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The Colorado Rockies have finalized a one-year, $6 million contract with veteran left-handed pitcher José Quintana. The 34-year-old Quintana is joining the Rockies after spending the previous season with another National League team.

Why it matters

Quintana is a proven MLB starter who has had success over his 11-year career, including an All-Star selection in 2016. The Rockies are hoping he can provide stability and experience to their starting rotation as they look to improve on a disappointing 2025 season.

The details

Quintana, a native of Colombia, has compiled a 85-77 record and 3.75 ERA over 290 career games (289 starts) in the majors. He spent the 2025 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, going 10-9 with a 4.03 ERA in 29 starts. The Rockies are banking on the veteran lefty to eat innings and provide a steady presence in their rotation alongside emerging young arms.

  • Quintana's contract with the Rockies was finalized on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The 2026 MLB season will be Quintana's 12th in the major leagues.

The players

José Quintana

A 34-year-old left-handed pitcher who has spent 11 seasons in Major League Baseball, making the All-Star team in 2016.

Colorado Rockies

A professional baseball team based in Denver, Colorado that plays in the National League West division of Major League Baseball.

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What’s next

Quintana is expected to join the Rockies' starting rotation and make his first start for the team in early April when the 2026 MLB season begins.

The takeaway

The Rockies are hoping Quintana's veteran presence and proven track record can help stabilize their starting pitching as they look to bounce back from a disappointing 2025 campaign and compete in the NL West.