PITTSBURGH -- The Cubs have added another arm to the bullpen, acquiring right-handed reliever Brandon Kintzler from the Nationals for Minor League Jhon Romero, who was at Class A Advanced Myrtle Beach.Kintzler, 33, has appeared in 45 games with a 3.59 ERA, giving up 17 runs over 42 2/3 innings while striking out 31. Opponents have hit .253 against him this season, including a .208 average by NL Central teams. Kintzler has a 2.03 ERA over 13 games in July. He has a mutal option for 2019.Last year, Kintzler saved 29 games, 28 of those with the Twins. And he should know the Trade Deadline drill: He was dealt one year ago from Minnesota to Washington for Minor Leaguer Tyler Watson and international bonus money. 
Kintzler would be the third pitcher the Cubs have picked up since the All-Star break, joining reliever Jesse Chavez and starter Cole Hamels, who will make his debut on Wednesday against the Pirates.Cubs relievers rank second in the National League with a 3.21 ERA and are sixth in innings pitched (392 2/3 innings). The bullpen has 25 wins, the most in the NL.The Cubs made it clear that they wanted to add pitching prior to the non-waiver Trade Deadline. Less than an hour before the Deadline, they did.
Kintzler would be the third pitcher the Cubs have picked up since the All-Star break, joining reliever Jesse Chavez and starter Cole Hamels, who will make his debut on Wednesday against the Pirates.Cubs relievers rank second in the National League with a 3.21 ERA and are sixth in innings pitched (392 2/3 innings). The bullpen has 25 wins, the most in the NL.The Cubs made it clear that they wanted to add pitching prior to the non-waiver Trade Deadline. Less than an hour before the Deadline, they did.
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