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Cubs Acquire Brandon Kintzler

By Jeff Todd | July 31, 2018 at 2:00pm CDT

2:26pm: This deal is in the books. Righty Jhon Romero is heading to D.C. in return.

2:00pm: The Cubs are nearing an agreement with the Nationals that would bring veteran reliever Brandon Kintzler to Chicago, according to Ken Rosenthal and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic (Twitter link). The return is not yet known.

There have been varying reports of late on the Nats’ deadline plans, and it seems they have elected to make at least one sell-side move. It’s hardly clear, though, that this portends further departures. The Nats are reputedly interesting in shaving some money, even if they don’t go for a full teardown, and have replacement options at Triple-A (including Koda Glover and Jimmy Cordero).

Kintzler landed in D.C. this time last year and re-signed with the club over the winter. His contract promises him $5MM this year — around $1.7MM of which remains — and comes with either a $5MM player option or $10MM club option for 2019.

On the eve of his 34th birthday, it seems Kintzler will pack up and join a club he faced in last year’s NLDS clash. The Cubbies have made a few pitching additions already; presumably, this is the last arm to be brought into the organization at the deadline, though there’s still a bit of time left.

Typically a strong groundball hurler, Kintzler has drawn worm burners at a 48.0% rate this year — well shy of his career average. He is, however, generating more strikeouts than usual (6.5 per nine) and carries a sturdy 3.59 ERA over 42 2/3 innings.

Photo courtesy of USA Today Sports Images.

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  1. brewcrew08

    2 years ago

    Solid reliever. Brewers fans know him well.

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    • eileenyanks

      2 years ago

      I am hoping you guys pass the Cubbies..
      Maybe Archer will come your way..
      Enjoy

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      • brewcrew08

        2 years ago

        I can only hope!

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        • eileenyanks

          2 years ago

          oh no, I just saw on
          TV that the Pirates are front runners for Arch
          sorry..

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      • justinept

        2 years ago

        I’m hoping the A’s pass the Yankees…

        3 Like
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        • Kayrall

          2 years ago

          Same.

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        • eileenyanks

          2 years ago

          yes, lol, you are inept in deed

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        • radiohead801

          2 years ago

          Indeed is one word, “English major.”

          3 Like
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      • radiohead801

        2 years ago

        I’m hoping Red Sox win and beat the Yanks!

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        • eileenyanks

          2 years ago

          doesn’t that mean the same thing, lol, an English major in school I presume!!

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        • radiohead801

          2 years ago

          Apparently someone doesn’t know how the playoffs work. Not surprising. Sigh.

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        • radiohead801

          2 years ago

          Once again, one of the worst things about this comment section.

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      • radiohead801

        2 years ago

        eileenyanks is one of the worst things about the comment section.

        4 Like
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        • eileenyanks

          2 years ago

          how old will you turn on 8/01,
          14, haaaaaaaaa

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        • radiohead801

          2 years ago

          Lol. Think your keyboard’s stuck with drool. You try so hard. Don’t give up. One of these days you’ll get something right! I’m rooting for you!

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        • eileenyanks

          2 years ago

          well, I was right about
          you, omg, you ARE going to be 14 tomorrow, who types in
          drooling on your keyboard???

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        • Mattimeo09

          2 years ago

          Technically only you.
          Radiohead typed “drool”

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      • Djones246890

        2 years ago

        Lol. Good luck. They’ll need it.

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      • getright11

        2 years ago

        Eileen. Go Sox!!!

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      • Belurda

        2 years ago

        Most overrated pitcher in baseball

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        • radiohead801

          2 years ago

          True. True.

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        • eagle1105

          2 years ago

          Agree the guy has had 2 seasons over .500 and is 54-68 overall. Not a season changer! Very over rated.

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      • JKB

        2 years ago

        I hope the Red Sox blow the Yankees away

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  2. downsr30

    2 years ago

    Kintzler? Ugh! I barely know her!

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    • baseballpun

      2 years ago

      Had to be done. Bravo.

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  3. justinept

    2 years ago

    Fool me once…

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  4. Desertbull

    2 years ago

    Cubs could trade Chatwood straight up for Mike Trout and some numbnutz would still complain about it

    5 Like
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    • WarkMohlers

      2 years ago

      I’m sure everyone that is not a Cubs fan would complain about it.

      4 Like
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      • eileenyanks

        2 years ago

        I wasn’t complaining, lol
        I am very satisfied with my Bombers.

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    • Priggs89

      2 years ago

      And some numbnutz cubs fan would talk about how they should’ve gotten more for Chatwood.

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      • JDGoat

        2 years ago

        That’s his point…

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      • getright11

        2 years ago

        You’re quick

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    • Djones246890

      2 years ago

      Most of the ones that do complain are just trolls (of other teams) trying to stir the pot.

      The Cubs fans are Bridget Fonda, and the Cardinals and Brewers fans are Jennifer Jason Leigh. Single White Female complex.

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    • anthonyd4412

      2 years ago

      It’s like calling a Bingo game in a room full of old ladies

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  5. natsgm

    2 years ago

    Proof that reporters have no idea whats actually going on with the Nats. Just throwing out ideas which then make it seem like Nats are crazy. Earlier post said relievers pulled back…

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    • blovy8

      2 years ago

      Except this is another reporter rumor….

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      • natsgm

        2 years ago

        “earlier post said nats relievers pulled back” Last i looked he is a reliever and they just traded him

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  6. Raymond Kirk

    2 years ago

    Just hasnt worked out for him this year in DC. Wish him well in Chicago but this far from waves the white towel for Washington. Curuous to see what else Rizzo may be able to accomplish before the deadline.

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    • devans6915

      2 years ago

      how has it not worked out? era mid 3s isnt terrible, and has a 1.88 era since coming off the dl.

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      • radiohead801

        2 years ago

        For a reliever it’s not particularly good.

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        • Rondon

          2 years ago

          1.88 era since coming off the Dl is not good? ok, homer.

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  7. ReverieDays

    2 years ago

    Like this better than Ziegler, and gave up nothing of note.

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    • kyleschwarbersmomkyleschwarbersmom

      2 years ago

      I think Duensing’s arm is feeling a little dead right now. He’ll need to go on the DL. And also move Yu to the 60.

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    • peicub

      2 years ago

      Committing 5 million next year to a soft tossing reliever with mediocre numbers is not Cubs finest move. Especially when they’ll be trying to stay under the cap. It would have been a better deal if he was a rental.

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      • Connorsoxfan

        2 years ago

        If he opts in I bet they can find another trade partner, even if it’s just bonus pool space or a hard throwing single A guy.

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      • ThatBallwasBryzzoed

        2 years ago

        Baseball doesnt have a salary cap. The Cubs are way under the luxury tax. Which is not the same thing.

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        • peicub

          2 years ago

          No kidding!!!! Cap and Tax serve the same purpose. Stunts and limits spending. And cubs are not “way under”. They are slightly under now but come next year they will be looking for ways to save and I’d bet this contract, although not huge, will still be eating up room.

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        • TrueOutcomeFan

          2 years ago

          Cubs are right up against the luxury tax threshold.

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      • Rondon

        2 years ago

        Who says they have to pick it up? This is win/win

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        • peicub

          2 years ago

          They don’t have to pick up the $10 million team option. But the player will exercise his $5 mill option most likely. Can’t see Him getting more than that on the market so why wouldn’t he?
          Maybe he’ll be great for Cubs. Hope he is. Just seems Cubs bullpen has too many guys that aren’t swing and miss guys.

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        • TrueOutcomeFan

          2 years ago

          He just got that contract this past offseason and has put up solid numbers. Why wouldn’t he get something similar?

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  8. Mr. MacPhisto

    2 years ago

    Can’t have too many relief pitchers with “Micro Joe” at the helm. Remember when Cub fans used to blame Dusty Baker for overworking his starting rotation. Joe Maddon is the anti Baker.

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    • kyleschwarbersmomkyleschwarbersmom

      2 years ago

      You’re so funny, Aaron Sapoznik!

      2 Like
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    • radiohead801

      2 years ago

      That’s bad?

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      • Mr. MacPhisto

        2 years ago

        They were both extremists. I prefer a manager with a more middle ground approach, one who also provides players with clearly defined roles and a steadier lineup.

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        • TrueOutcomeFan

          2 years ago

          A fluid lineup via the use of positional diversity has been the Cubs’ biggest strength since Maddon came over.

          2 Like
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        • Djones246890

          2 years ago

          Agreed. These extreme baseball traditionalists need to finally realize that times have just changed. Sabremetrics and analytics are king.

          Joe Maddon has had nothing but success to show for his method. It’s pretty stupid to just trot the same lineup out every night, when metrics clearly show who is likely to play better in certain situations.

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  9. citizen

    2 years ago

    hopefully the return is justin wilson, or justin wilson dfa.

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    • Mr. MacPhisto

      2 years ago

      Must have missed the first sentence in the article.

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  10. simschifan

    2 years ago

    So does Rosario go back down or Duehnsing gets dfa’d?

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    • ThatBallwasBryzzoed

      2 years ago

      Alec Mills goes down probably.

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      • mike127

        2 years ago

        Mills went back down after Friday’s game. Mazzoni was up for a day and then optioned when Hamels arrived. In order of preference…..1. Duensing DFA 1A. Chatwood DL……..I think Rosario needs to stay with multiple inning ability and left handed.

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    • Rondon

      2 years ago

      Duensing needs another “DL” stint.

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  11. riphaggard

    2 years ago

    Mills was already optioned. It will be Duensing or Rosario.

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    • Rondon

      2 years ago

      Not Duensing.

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  12. Djones246890

    2 years ago

    All I know is Justin Wilson and Brian Duensing need to go. These two are not playoff caliber pitchers.

    Hell, at this point, they aren’t even Major League quality pitchers.

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  13. internet1tough1guy

    2 years ago

    Great move by the cubs.. kintzler hopefully just needs a change of scenery to get back to his ways and with the cubs great defense, kintzler will be even better than before since hes a groundball pitcher.. hell be great for the 7th inning.. just wish the cubs would of gotten a legit closer. Cubs signing kimbrel this off season! Calling it now! And harper.. and that’ll cause a cluster in the OF and then happ and almora can be used as trade bait.. almora, happ and amaya for degrom! My dream scenario lol

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