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The quality depth in the Chicago Cubs’ rotation was a question mark headed into the 2020 season, and Jose Quintana’s thumb injury seemed to paint a grim picture.
The Chicago Cubs’ Jose Quintana was penciled in as one of the back-end starters, with Tyler Chatwood and Alec Mills seemingly fighting for the last spot in the rotation. But Quintana’s dishwashing injury put him on the shelf, and suddenly both Chatwood and Mills were crucial members of the Cubs’ staff.
The veteran left-hander left the door open for Chatwood and Mills to make an impression, and they have done just that.