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Nationals trade reliever Brandon Kintzler to Cubs
The Washington Nationals have traded right-handed reliever Brandon Kintzler to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for right-handed pitcher Jhon Romero.
An All-Star last season, Kintzler has a 3.59 ERA with two saves and led the Nationals with 15 holds.
Kintzler signed a two-year contract with the Nationals in December for $5.5 million this season, of which $1.7 million is still owed.
Romero, 23, is 1-2 with nine saves and a 3.27 ERA in 32 games for Single-A Myrtle Beach.
An All-Star last season, Kintzler has a 3.59 ERA with two saves and led the Nationals with 15 holds.
Kintzler signed a two-year contract with the Nationals in December for $5.5 million this season, of which $1.7 million is still owed.
Romero, 23, is 1-2 with nine saves and a 3.27 ERA in 32 games for Single-A Myrtle Beach.