José Quintana placed on Paternity List, Jay Jackson back

The San Francisco Giants are visiting the Chicago Cubs this weekend, and while the storyline is the reunion of Kris Bryant, it’s also a reunion for another Giant: José Quintana. Quintana spent part of 2017, as well as all of 2018 through 2020 with the Cubs; and since he came there from the cross-town White Sox, this is the first season in his career when he hasn’t played for a Chicago team.

But he’ll be missing the reunion, and doing so for a very good reason: he’s got a kiddo on the way. On Friday, the Giants placed Quintana on the Paternity List, and recalled right-handed reliever Jay Jackson.

Quintana has been very solid since the Giants picked him up a week ago, pitching 6 innings and allowing 2 hits, 4 walks, and 1 earned run, while striking out 10 batters. But family is quite a bit more important than baseball, so I doubt he’ll be too sad to be missing out on this series.

Back comes Jackson who has appeared in 20 games this season. In 17.1 innings he’s allowed 13 hits, 9 walks, and 9 earned runs, while striking out 26. He’s had a few tough games, but had some moments of absolute brilliance as well. The Giants will be quite comfortable going to him.

A big congrats to the Quintana family, and hoping for good health for all.