MLB Rumors: This Under-The-Radar Starting Pitcher Has Plenty Of Interest

The starting pitching market isn't as robust as past years heading up to the trade deadline. There are generally three starters that everyone talks about, Frankie Montas of the Oakland A's, and the Cincinnati Reds' Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle.

But the Pittburgh Pirates have a candidate that's drawing plenty of interest as well.

Jose Quintana may be the Pirates top trade piece assuming they hold onto Reynolds and Bednar. Having a very nice year in Pitts.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) July 6, 2022

Quintana has a 3.99 ERA, with an 81:29 strikeout to walk ratio, over 18 starts. Things haven't gone quite as well over his last seven starts, however, with a 5.15 ERA over that span and a 1.36 WHIP. But hey, beggars can't be choosers in this market.

The 33-year-old lefty was an All-Star in 2016 with the Chicago White Sox, when he posted a 3.20 ERA and a 181:50 K:BB ratio, with a 1.16 WHIP.

The #Pirates are believed to be heavily shopping Jose Quintana in the upcoming days before the trade deadline. Quintana has been solid in '22 and is a quality starter for a team in need of arms. #WhiteSox, #Twins, #Cardinals are just some of the teams who inquired.#LetsGoBucs
— MLBScoops (@mlb_scoops) July 19, 2022