MLB Twitter reacts to Jose Quintana's injury exit ahead of WBC 2023: "World baseball cr*p"

New York Mets pitcher Jose Quintana announced that he would be withdrawing from the upcoming World Baseball Classic due to back soreness.Quintana, who signed with the Mets in the offseason, was expected to be a key player for Colombia, who have never advanced past the first round of the WBC. His absence from the roster could be a significant blow to the team's chances of making a deep run in the tournament.Metsmerized Online@MetsmerizedJosé Quintana announces that he will be withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic after leaving today’s game with left side tightness.15318José Quintana announces that he will be withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic after leaving today’s game with left side tightness. https://t.co/hkzW1s889d&quot;José Quintana announces that he will be withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic after leaving today’s game with left side tightness.&quot; - Metsmerized OnlineThis announcement disappointed many MLB fans who were looking forward to seeing Quintana represent Colombia in the international tournament. It triggered a range of reactions from fans on social media.ANDREW MAN@brownrew1@Metsmerized World baseball crap1@Metsmerized World baseball crapfredo@FredoDaGawd7Wtf it’s that bad twitter.com/metsmerized/st…Metsmerized Online@MetsmerizedJosé Quintana announces that he will be withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic after leaving today’s game with left side tightness.15318José Quintana announces that he will be withdrawing from the World Baseball Classic after leaving today’s game with left side tightness. https://t.co/hkzW1s889dWtf it’s that bad twitter.com/metsmerized/st…Other fans expressed their disappointment in a more measured tone, with some acknowledging the importance of player health and safety.Raj Luthor@Rajamus_Prime@Metsmerized Good, too much at stake. WBC means nothing to me if it jeapordizes the season. Personally, I would prefer an allstar week replaced by WBC.1@Metsmerized Good, too much at stake. WBC means nothing to me if it jeapordizes the season. Personally, I would prefer an allstar week replaced by WBC.Another Colombian fan expressed acceptance, stating that it was a wise decision with the WBC coming up next week.Sammy (no relation to Steve) Cohen@capnsammy@Metsmerized This was always kinda the obvious move for him. Can't come out of a game today and then pitch in the WBC next week. Hopefully it's nothing hig and he can be ready for his first turn in the rotation or soon after that. Good thing this team has some quality SP depth1@Metsmerized This was always kinda the obvious move for him. Can't come out of a game today and then pitch in the WBC next week. Hopefully it's nothing hig and he can be ready for his first turn in the rotation or soon after that. Good thing this team has some quality SP depthFaus D.@sincear79@Metsmerized True professional,making an excellent decision. Putting team Mets first.@Metsmerized True professional,making an excellent decision. Putting team Mets first.While the decision drew mixed reactions from fans and critics alike, it remains to be seen how team Colombia will recover from this turn of events.Jose Quintana rejoined the New York Mets in 2022New York Mets v Chicago Cub: Starting pitcher Jose Quintana #62 of the Chicago Cubs delivers the ball against the New York Mets - Wrigley Field on September 12, 2017 (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)Jose Quintana began his professional career in 2006 as a prospect in the New York Mets organization. However, he was suspended for violating the terms of Minor League Baseball's drug policy.He signed with the Chicago White Sox, receiving a major league contract, on November 10, 2011. After playing with the White Sox (2012–2017), Chicago Cubs (2017–2020), Los Angeles Angels (2021), San Francisco Giants (2021), Pittsburgh Pirates (2022), and St. Louis Cardinals (2022), he is back with the Mets.On December 9, 2022, Quintana inked a two-year, $26 million contract.

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