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.