Kintzler was released by the Phillies last August and hasn't pitched this season. The 38-year-old veteran reliever has made 483 relief appearances (one start) and has recorded 61 saves in the majors since 2010. He posted a bloated 6.37 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 22/8 K/BB ratio across 29 2/3 innings (29 appearances) last year for Philadelphia prior to his release. He's merely organizational relief depth at this advanced stage of his career.

Kintzler passed through waivers unclaimed after being designated for assignment by the Phillies last week. The 36-year-old righty compiled a calamitous 6.37 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 22/8 K/ BB ratio over 29 2/3 innings this season. He'll test the free agent waters in search of a new opportunity.

After a flurry of trade activity on Friday, the Phillies needed to free up a spot on the 40-man roster, so Kintzler got the boot. The 36-year-old former closer posted a cringe-inducing 6.37 ERA, 1.79 WHIP and 22/8 K/ BB ratio over 29 2/3 innings with the Phillies.

Kintzler wound up missing three weeks of action because of a neck strain. He returns Thursday to a brutal 8.50 ERA over 20 relief appearances this season with Philadelphia.