Kintzler has experience as a closer and was an All Star with the Twins in 2017. He's an 11-year veteran who has pitched for the Brewers, Twins, Nationals, Cubs, and Marlins. In 454 games, he has a 3.31 ERA, 61 saves, and a 1.25 WHIP. He doesn't throw very hard, which goes against the team's philosophy of bullpen additions this winter. But he's closed games and gets outs with a sinker, which will be a welcome sight at Citizens Bank Park. The fewer fly balls allowed by the bullpen, the better.
Rosenthal said Bryce Harper, who was a teammate of Kintzler's in Washington, pushed for the signing. What Bryce wants, Bryce gets.
On paper, the Phillies 2021 bullpen looks a lot better than last year. But then again, so does a 12-car pileup on the Schuylkill Expressway. But even if the bullpen is league average, and the offense performs like it did last year, the Phils might be able to make the playoffs.
The Phils also made a minor trade on Wednesday. They sent pitcher Johan Quezada to the Cardinals for cash. The moves makes room on the 40-man roster for Didi Gregorius, who officially signed his two-year contract today. (Brandon Kintzler photo by the Chicago Tribune)
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