Chicago Cubs exercise Jose Quintana’s 2019 team option

On Wednesday, in a widely expected the move, the Chicago Cubs exercised their $10.5 million team option on left-handed starting pitcher Jose Quintana.

While much of the baseball world focused on whether or not Clayton Kershaw would opt out of the final two years of his contract, the Chicago Cubs picked up the option on their own left-hander, Jose Quintana, keeping him in the fold for next season.

Prior to the 2014 season, Jose Quintana signed a five-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, worth $26.5 million. The deal included option years for both 2019 and 2020, which are worth $10.5 and $11.5 million, respectively.

Over the course of his career, Quintana has made 215 starts, making 30 or…