The signing provides more stability for Toronto's catching position. Russell Martin is set to return as the starter in 2016. But beyond that, there is uncertainty, with backup Dioner Navarro a free agent and Josh Thole eligible for arbitration.
Quintero's signing came one day after the Blue Jays added right-handers Brady Dragmire and Blake McFarland to the 40-man roster. Both pitchers are now protected from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft at the Winter Meetings in Nashville, Tenn., from Dec. 7-10.
The 22-year-old Dragmire spent all of 2015 at Class A Advanced Dunedin, where he posted a 5.