Kintzler signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kintzler hasn't seen game action since being cut loose by the Phillies last year, but he'll now receive a chance to earn a late-season roster spot in San Diego. The veteran right-hander posted a 6.37 EA over 29 appearances for the Phillies last season, though he was effective over the previous two years with a 2.55 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 62:24 K:BB across 81.1 innings.

Kintzler was released by the Phillies on Monday, Destiny Lugardo of Phillies Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kintzler was DFA'd by the Phillies last Friday and he's now not surprisingly declined a minor-league assignment after going unclaimed on waivers. While he's posted a subpar 6.37 ERA and 1.79 WHIP this season, the veteran right hander still holds a strong track record that could help him land with another club before 2021 comes to a close.

Kintzler was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kintzler hadn't allowed any earned runs in five innings across his last four appearances, but he'll be cast off the 40-man roster after the Phillies strengthened their bullpen Friday. The 36-year-old has posted a 6.37 ERA and 1.79 WHIP this season, and it's not clear whether he'd accept an outright assignment if he goes unclaimed on waivers.

Kintzler didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Red Sox after allowing one run on one hit across one inning.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Kintzler worked as the opening pitcher Sunday and faced the first four batters of the game, retiring the side in order and departing the contest after allowing a Xander Bogaerts home run to begin the second frame. Kintzler, who owns a 7.61 ERA on the season, will move back to the bullpen following the All-Star break.

Kintzler will serve as the opener for Sunday's game against Boston, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Aaron Nola was originally projected to start Sunday, but his placement on the COVID-19 injured list forced the team to change plans. Kintzler will likely throw an inning or two, prior to giving way to a bulk reliever.

Kintzler (neck) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Kintzler began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley last Friday, and he tossed two scoreless innings across two appearances in the minors. The right-hander posted an 8.50 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in 18 innings across 20 big-league appearances to begin the year, and he'll rejoin the Phillies' bullpen after right-hander Neftali Feliz was designated for assignment Thursday.

Kintzler (neck) made his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, walking one and allowing no hits over a scoreless inning of relief.

EDGE Analysis

Kintzler has been on the shelf for just under three weeks with a strained neck. The Phillies may want to see him make one or two more appearances for Lehigh Valley before bringing him back from the 10-day injured list.

Kintzler was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained neck, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran reliever presumably suffered the injury during his Sunday outing in which he allowed three runs while recording just two outs. Much like Sunday, the 2021 season as a whole has been a struggle for the righty, who has an 8.50 ERA in 18 innings of work. It's unclear how severe Kintzler's neck strain is or whether he'll require longer than 10 days on the IL.

Kintzler (1-1) allowed three earned runs on three hits while recording just one out in the eighth inning, taking the loss to the Mets on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Kintzler entered the eighth inning with a one run lead. He quickly lost the lead after giving up a leadoff home run to Kevin Pillar. Kintzler let up two more hits before he was pulled with one out and they both eventually scored as part of the six-run inning for the Mets. The 36-year-old's ERA jumped to 8.00 after Sunday. He's allowed six of his seven runs in just two of his nine appearances.

Kintzler (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk in 1.2 scoreless innings pitched, striking out one and earning the victory in Wednesday's 5-3 win over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran went a week without game action after yielding three runs to the Giants on April 21 and appears to have benefited from the time off. Five of Kintzler's seven appearances have been scoreless, but his two bad outings have inflated his ERA to 5.87 through 7.2 innings. The 36-year-old lacks elite stuff at this point in his career, though he generates enough soft contact with his sinker to navigate through opposing lineups and record outs in the middle innings of games.