Brandon Kintzler gets minor league deal from Philadelphia Phillies

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Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Free-agent reliever Brandon Kintzler has signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Wednesday.

The 36-year-old gets a base salary of $3 million if he makes the team, with incentives that could push the deal to $4 million, sources told ESPN. Kintzler turned down a major league offer from the Marlins for $2 million, sources said.

Kintzler pitched for Miami last season, appearing in 24 games with 12 saves and a 2.22 ERA.

He has played for five teams and was an All-Star in 2017, when he split time between the Twins and Nationals.

Free-agent outfielder Matt Joyce, 36, also signed a minor league deal with the Phillies, according to Dombrowski.

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