Jose Quintana (34), who announced his absence from the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) due to left side strain, was found to have suffered a stress fracture.
USA Today reported on the 7th (Korean time) that Quintana’s examination revealed a small stress fracture on the left rib. 세븐 토토
Accordingly, the New York Mets club plans to conduct additional examinations on Quintana’s physical condition. If detected in the early stages, natural healing is possible with rest and relaxation.
Previously, Quintana pitched one inning in an exhibition game against the St. Louis Cardinals on the 6th, but withdrew from the game due to left side strain.
After the game, Quintana decided to get off the WBC Colombia baseball team. You can’t play with a stress fracture. This is a natural decision.
Quintana, who will be in his 12th year in the major leagues, threw 165 2/3 innings in 32 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates and St. Louis last year, recording an ERA of 2.93.
Later, Quintana signed a two-year, $26 million contract with the New York Mets. Quintana will be responsible for the lower starting rotation.