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.
Solid reliever. Brewers fans know him well.
I am hoping you guys pass the Cubbies..
Maybe Archer will come your way..
Enjoy
I can only hope!
oh no, I just saw on
TV that the Pirates are front runners for Arch
sorry..
I’m hoping the A’s pass the Yankees…
Same.
yes, lol, you are inept in deed
Indeed is one word, “English major.”
I’m hoping Red Sox win and beat the Yanks!
doesn’t that mean the same thing, lol, an English major in school I presume!!
Apparently someone doesn’t know how the playoffs work. Not surprising. Sigh.
Once again, one of the worst things about this comment section.
eileenyanks is one of the worst things about the comment section.
how old will you turn on 8/01,
14, haaaaaaaaa
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!
well, I was right about
you, omg, you ARE going to be 14 tomorrow, who types in
drooling on your keyboard???
Technically only you.
Radiohead typed “drool”
Lol. Good luck. They’ll need it.
Eileen. Go Sox!!!
Most overrated pitcher in baseball
True. True.
Agree the guy has had 2 seasons over .500 and is 54-68 overall. Not a season changer! Very over rated.
I hope the Red Sox blow the Yankees away
Kintzler? Ugh! I barely know her!
Had to be done. Bravo.
Fool me once…
Cubs could trade Chatwood straight up for Mike Trout and some numbnutz would still complain about it
I’m sure everyone that is not a Cubs fan would complain about it.
I wasn’t complaining, lol
I am very satisfied with my Bombers.
And some numbnutz cubs fan would talk about how they should’ve gotten more for Chatwood.
That’s his point…
You’re quick
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.
It’s like calling a Bingo game in a room full of old ladies
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…
Except this is another reporter rumor….
“earlier post said nats relievers pulled back” Last i looked he is a reliever and they just traded him
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.
how has it not worked out? era mid 3s isnt terrible, and has a 1.88 era since coming off the dl.
For a reliever it’s not particularly good.
1.88 era since coming off the Dl is not good? ok, homer.
Like this better than Ziegler, and gave up nothing of note.
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.
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.
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.
Baseball doesnt have a salary cap. The Cubs are way under the luxury tax. Which is not the same thing.
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.
Cubs are right up against the luxury tax threshold.
Who says they have to pick it up? This is win/win
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.
He just got that contract this past offseason and has put up solid numbers. Why wouldn’t he get something similar?
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.
You’re so funny, Aaron Sapoznik!
That’s bad?
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.
A fluid lineup via the use of positional diversity has been the Cubs’ biggest strength since Maddon came over.
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.
hopefully the return is justin wilson, or justin wilson dfa.
Must have missed the first sentence in the article.
So does Rosario go back down or Duehnsing gets dfa’d?
Alec Mills goes down probably.
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.
Duensing needs another “DL” stint.
Mills was already optioned. It will be Duensing or Rosario.
Not Duensing.
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.
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