San Francisco Giants' Jose Quintana pitches against the San Diego Padres during a baseball game in San Francisco, Sept. 15, 2021. Quintana, 32, signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, Nov. 29, 2021.

The Pirates have signed veteran pitcher José Quintana to a one-year contract and avoided arbitration with outfielder Ben Gamel by agreeing to terms on a one-year deal.

The 32-year-old Quintana gives a needed veteran presence to a starting pitching staff that was among the worst in the majors in 2021. Quintana is 83-80 with a 3.84 ERA in 10 seasons with the Chicago White Sox, the Chicago Cubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco.

Quintana split time between the Dodgers and Giants in 2021, going 0-3 with a 6.43 ERA in 29 combined appearances, including 10 starts.

The well-traveled Gamel played well at times for the Pirates in 2021 after Pittsburgh claimed him off waivers from Cleveland in May.

To make room for Quintana on the 40-man roster, Pittsburgh designated left-hander Steven Brault for assignment.

Brault went 12-18 with a 4.77 ERA while filling a variety of roles for the Pirates. He struggled to stay healthy in 2021 and went winless in seven appearances (three starts) with a 5.86 ERA.