The Cubs won’t announce their postseason 40-man roster until Wednesday, but part of their plan for the pitching staff is starting to take shape. Manager David Ross announced on Monday that left-hander Jose Quintana will start on Tuesday against the Pirates.
Quintana has been on the 10-day injured list since Sept. 2 with a left lat inflammation.
“I can’t wait to be a starter for the first time in 2020,” Quintana said. “It’s [been] a tough season for me. Starting with my injury, but it’s really exciting to be back tomorrow.”
The key for the 2020 postseason will be rotational depth with no travel days and with Quintana back into the fold, he gives the Cubs some relief in that area.