Colorado Rockies pitcher Jose Quintana was forced to leave Sunday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks after experiencing discomfort in his left elbow, cutting his outing short in the second inning.
The 37-year-old left-handed pitcher departed the game with one out remaining in the bottom of the second frame while his team was already trailing 5-0 on the road.
Team officials later confirmed that Quintana was dealing with left elbow discomfort that prompted his early departure.
The veteran pitcher’s exit came suddenly, with no relief pitcher warming up in the bullpen at the time. Medical staff visited the mound after Quintana allowed a hard-hit ground-rule double to Ketel Marte, and the starter left the field moments later.
This marks another injury setback for Quintana, who missed several weeks earlier this season due to a hamstring injury that kept him sidelined from March into April. His performance on Sunday was challenging, as he surrendered six earned runs on six hits, pushing his season earned run average up to 5.27.
Blas Castano took over pitching duties for Colorado, throwing 3 2/3 innings in relief following Quintana’s departure.
