Rockies reinstate José Quintana, option Gabriel Hughes to Triple-A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 10:13 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

The Colorado Rockies reinstated left-handed pitcher José Quintana from the 60-day injured list on September 19, 2026. Quintana, who has been out since May 24 due to a left elbow strain, is set to make his 10th start of the season against the Seattle Mariners tonight. As part of the roster moves, the Rockies optioned rookie right-hander Gabriel Hughes to Triple-A Albuquerque and designated infielder Vimael Machín for assignment after he struggled in his brief time with the team.
- •Quintana was on the injured list since May 24.
- •He logged 41.0 innings with a 5.27 ERA before injury.
- •Hughes was optioned after making 14 appearances this season.
- •Machín was designated for assignment following limited MLB play.
- 10:13 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies reinstate José Quintana, make other roster moves
"Quintana will provide a fresh arm for a struggling rotation.
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