MESA, Ariz. -- The rest of the Cubs had Monday off, but Jose Quintana stayed on his schedule and threw 63 pitches over five innings in a simulated game against Minor Leaguers at Sloan Park.
"Honestly, I like real games," Quintana said. "This is a good time to practice. Today I worked more on my changeup."
In his next outing, the lefty was expected to throw about 85 pitches as he preps for his first full season with the Cubs. They acquired him last July from the White Sox in exchange for Eloy Jimenez.