Washington Nationals right-hander Brandon Kintzler, one of 11 players on the disabled list, is scheduled for a rehab assignment Sunday with the Potomac Nationals, manager Dave Martinez said before Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Kintzler was placed on the 10-day DL on June 10 with a right forearm flexor strain. Since then, the Nationals traded for right-hander Kelvin Herrera, another back-end bullpen option. If Kintzler’s appearance Sunday goes to plan, Martinez said he hopes Kintzler will travel with the team to Tampa Bay for the two-game set Monday and Tuesday against the Rays.