Philadelphia Phillies add Brandon Kintzler, Matt Joyce to major league roster

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

PHILADELPHIA -- Pitcher Brandon Kintzler and outfielder Matt Joyce were selected to the major league roster by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.



Kintzler, 36, had a 1.86 ERA in 10 spring training games. He struck out 11 and walked two in 9 innings.




Joyce, 36, hit .310 with one homer and four RBIs in 29 at-bats.



Kintzler gets a one-year contract calling for a $3 million salary while in the major leagues and $180,000 while in the minors. He can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games: $125,000 each for 30, 40, 50 and 60. He also can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games finished: $125,000 apiece for 20, 25, 30 and 35.




Joyce receives a one-year deal calling for a $1.5 million salary while in the major leagues and the chance to earn $1 million in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $50,000 each for 200, 250 and 300; $100,000 for 350, $150,000 for 400; and $200,000 apiece for 450, 500 and 550.



Philadelphia opens at home against Atlanta on Thursday.

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