Braves not sure Quintana would be a good fit

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — An opportunity to gain what they view as a legit ace led the Braves to at least evaluate how deep they might be willing to dip into their prospect pool to acquire Chris Sale from the White Sox. But they don’t seem too interested in creating a spot in their new-look rotation for White Sox lefty Jose Quintana, whose value may not trump what Atlanta could receive from its rising starting pitchers over the next few seasons.

“I don’t think you’ll see [Quintana] traded here, but I think there are a number of clubs, including us, who wouldn’t be opposed to having a discussion,” Braves president of baseball operations John Hart said. “We like Quintana, but it’s not Sale. It’s controlled and it’s left-handed and it’s young and it’s athletic. It certainly would be good for us. But where does he fit in the scheme of things?”

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As the White Sox begin a rebuild that has already provided impressive returns for Adam Eaton and Sale, they may be willing to trade Quintana, a 27-year-old left-hander who has posted a 3.35 ERA while totaling 129 starts over the past four seasons. The Colombia native can be controlled through the 2020 season at an average annual cost of approximately $9.3 million.

These are impressive credentials that could net the White Sox a strong return from a team looking to add a strong starter who could provide an immediate impact. The Braves have done their due diligence by asking about Quintana and the Rays’ Chris Archer. But it appears they’re more …

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