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Washington Nationals: Brandon Kintzler reportedly agrees to two-year deal

By The Sports Xchange
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (L) talks with pitching coach Mike Maddux (C) and catcher Matt Wieters during the NLDS vs. the Chicago Cubs in October. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI
Washington Nationals relief pitcher Brandon Kintzler (L) talks with pitching coach Mike Maddux (C) and catcher Matt Wieters during the NLDS vs. the Chicago Cubs in October. Photo by Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo

All-Star right-hander Brandon Kintzler agreed to a two-year contract with the Washington Nationals, multiple outlets reported on Thursday.

USA Today Sports reported that the deal is worth $10 million and includes a third-year option worth $6 million.

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The Nationals acquired Kintzler from the Minnesota Twins at the trade deadline in July for left-handed pitching prospect Tyler Watson and $500,000 in international bonus pool allocation.

Kintzler, who converted 28 of 32 save opportunities with the Twins, posted a 2-1 mark with one save and a 3.46 ERA in 27 appearances with the Nationals.

The 33-year-old owns a 14-14 mark with 46 saves and a 3.26 ERA in 298 career appearances with the Milwaukee Brewers, Twins and Nationals.

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