Reports: Brandon Kintzler agrees to minor league deal with Phillies

Reuters

Published Feb 10, 2021 01:34PM ET

Free agent relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler has agreed to a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies, multiple outlets reported Wednesday.

The right-handed Kintzler spurned a $2 million major league offer from the Miami Marlins for the opportunity to earn $3 million in Philadelphia, provided he makes the big-league club. Miami declined his $4 million option after the season.

Kintzler, 36, led the Marlins in saves last season with 12, also good for second in the National League.