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Rockies Reinstate Jose Quintana From IL For Astros Game Without Rehab Appearance
- Quintana is back in the Rockies' rotation after a brief IL stint, with no rehab start.
- He didn’t throw a rehab outing but threw multiple bullpens, including a 21-pitch pen recently.
- Quintana owns a 3.08 ERA with a 3-1 record across 11 games as a starter against Houston dating back to 2024.
- Jose Altuve has faced Quintana 30 times with a .200 average, but he is not starting tonight.
- The Astros lead the league in runs scored this season but have also allowed the most runs.
- Colorado hopes Quintana’s experience helps stabilize the rotation as they begin 2026.
- Kyle Freeland’s IL stint opened room for Quintana’s return to the rotation.
- Quintana faces the Astros in Houston, a lineup known for high offensive production.
- Colorado Baseball’s 2026 season context notes two elite left-handed pitchers in the system.
- Quintana returned to pitch in a game against the Astros after his IL stint.
- The article includes background on Quintana's Mets-era outing against Houston.
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