Quintana tossed three-plus innings Tuesday against a Milwaukee minor-league team, Dan Hayes of CSN Chicago reports. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk while striking out three over 48 pitches. "I'm heading into the season with good energy and satisfied with all the work and effort that I put in my preparation," said Quintana. "I'm absolutely ready for the season to start."
Some team aces were getting in final tune-ups Tuesday, and that was the case for Quintana, who will start Opening Day next Monday against the Tigers. The left-hander has managed to compartmentalize the incessant trade rumors swirling around him and pitched well during spring training and the World Baseball Classic.