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Marlins decline $4 million option for Kintzler for 2021

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Chicago Cubs' Ian Happ (8) tumbles away after scoring from first on a triple by Tony Kemp as Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Jacob Stallings, left, tries to control the ball in the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Newman hits RBI single in 9th, lifts Pirates past Cubs 3-2

By JOHN PERROTTO - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs' Javier Baez (9) reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a solo home run against the Oakland Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Monday, Aug. 5, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Cubs hold off A’s for wild 6-5 win

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Cubs decline $10M option on Kintzler, who has $5M option

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Shawn Kelley (27) walks to pick up his glove after throwing it after giving up a two-run homer during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets at Nationals Park, Tuesday, July 31, 2018, in Washington. The Nationals won 25-4. Kelley's outburst on the mound got him booted from the Washington Nationals. The Nationals designated Kelley for assignment on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) ** FILE **

Nationals designate Shawn Kelley after ‘disrespectful’ glove slam

By Andy Kostka - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 3, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Nationals trade reliever Brandon Kintzler to Cubs for minor leaguer Jhon Romero

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New York Mets third baseman Todd Frazier (21) tags Washington Nationals Bryce Harper (34) for the out during the seventh inning of baseball game, at Nationals Park, Monday, April 9, 2018 in Washington. Also on the field is New York Mets shortstop Amed Rosario (1). (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Nationals’ bullpen, baserunning some early causes for concern

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Tines

Washington Nationals pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 3, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Brandon Kintzler made impression on former Twins teammates

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

Washington Nationals pitcher Brandon Kintzler throws during the fourth inning of an exhibition spring training baseball game against the Houston Astros Saturday, March 3, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson) **FILE**

Brandon Kintzler has the answers

By David Driver — Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Thursday, Oct. 12, 2017 file photo, Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (21) throws during the sixth inning in Game 5 of baseball's National League Division Series against the Chicago Cubs, at Nationals Park in Washington. Brandon Kintzler and the Nationals have finalized a $10 million, two-year contract that keeps the relief in Washington. Kintzler will earn $5 million next year under the deal announced Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Nationals compete $10M, 2-year deal to keep Kintzler

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Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler delivers during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Miami. The Marlins won 7-0. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Brandon Kintzler signs with Nationals, according to multiple reports

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Bryce Harper takes batting practice prior to a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Sunday, Sept. 17, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Bryce Harper puts on a show in batting practice

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals' Brandon Kintzler delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 24, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/Richard Carson)

Dusty Baker on why he switched the roles of Doolittle and Kintzler — for a night

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle pitches during the second game of a split double header baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 30, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Nationals bullpen fix rests with three different, and unlikely, relievers

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler delivers during the eighth inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2017, in Miami. The Marlins won 7-0. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

All-Star closer Kintzler joins Nationals, bolsters bullpen

By STEVEN WINE - Associated Press

Washington Nationals' Stephen Strasburg warms up during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, July 23, 2017, in Phoenix. Strasburg had to leave the game due to injury after pitching the second inning, but the Nationals defeated the Diamondbacks 6-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brandon Kintzler activated by Nationals

By Todd Dybas - The Washington Times

Minnesota Twins catcher Chris Gimenez (38) and relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (27) celebrate after the final out of the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Monday April 24, 2017. The Twins won 3-2. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Brandon Kintzler was feeding a rhino when he found out he was traded to Nationals

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Washington Nationals relief pitcher Sean Doolittle pitches during the second game of a split double header baseball game between the Colorado Rockies and Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 30, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Tenally)

Matt Wieters deal contributed to Nationals’ bullpen woes

By Thom Loverro

Minnesota Twins' Brandon Kintzler in action during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Los Angeles, Wednesday, July 26, 2017. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)

Nationals acquire Twins closer Brandon Kintzler at deadline: reports

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Minnesota Twins' Max Kepler singles during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, July 7, 2017, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Paul Battaglia)

Vargas has 3 hits, 2 RBIs as Twins beat Orioles 9-6

By ANDRES YBARRA - Associated Press