When the Chicago Cubs picked up Brandon Kintzler, it appeared as if they added a late-inning arm capable of shutting down opponents in close ballgames. Instead, they’ve gotten quite the opposite.
Mechanical issues have plagued Kintzler since he came to the North Side, rendering him largely ineffective on the mound. The right-hander carries a 2.314 WHIP and has allowed north of 16 hits per nine as a Cub – making him about as reliable as the 2018 version of Brian Duensing.
But, for Kintzler’s part at least, he’s hoping he can get things turned around.