Veteran right-hander Brandon Kintzler is on the move for the second straight non-waiver Trade Deadline, as the Nationals dealt the sinkerballer to the Cubs on Tuesday in exchange for Minor League right-hander Jhon Romero, Washington announced.
Kintzler, 31, went 1-2 with a 3.59 ERA in 45 appearances out of the Nationals' bullpen this season with 31 strikeouts and 13 walks in 42 2/3 innings. He was dealt by the Twins to Washington last July after posting 28 saves for Minnesota. His 2018 salary is $5 million, and he's controllable through next season, with a $10 million team option for '19.