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Brandon Kintzler | Relief Pitcher

Team: Milwaukee Brewers
Age / DOB:  (28) / 8/1/1984
Ht / Wt:  5'10' / 187
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
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Brewers purchased the contract of RHP Brandon Kintzler from Triple-A Nashville.
Kintzler will provide the Brew Crew with additional bullpen depth down the stretch. The 28-year-old righty had a 2.87 ERA in 53 1/3 innings this year in the minors. Mon, Sep 3, 2012 09:39:00 AM

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Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

The Brewers have promoted Brandon Kintzler from Double-A Huntsville to Triple-A Nashville.

Kintzler was outrighted to the Double-A level earlier this summer after posting some disappointing results at Nashville following his recovery from an elbow injury. He's now beginning to climb his way back up, though we probably won't see him in the majors this season.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 03:45:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brewers sent RHP Brandon Kintzler outright to Double-A Huntsville.

Kintzler was designated for assignment Thursday and went through waivers unclaimed. He could find his way back to the Brewers' bullpen at some point later this year.
Sat, Jun 30, 2012 03:46:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brewers designated RHP Brandon Kintzler for assignment.

He was cleared to make room for the newly-claimed Hector Gomez on the 40-man roster. Kintzler got a late start this season due to a nerve issue in his right arm and has an ugly 5.24 ERA and 15/9 K/BB ratio over 22 1/3 innings between High-A Brevard County and Double-A Huntsville. There's a chance he'll pass through waivers unclaimed.
Thu, Jun 28, 2012 06:05:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brandon Kintzler (forearm) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday with High-A Brevard County.

Kintzler began the season on the disabled list after missing all of spring training with a nerve issue in his right arm. He could find his way back to the Brewers' bullpen soon if he can stay healthy.
Source: Mike Vassallo on Twitter
Mon, Apr 30, 2012 04:29:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brewers placed RHP Brandon Kintzler on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26, with a right forearm injury.

Kintzler didn't pitch at all this spring as he dealt with lingering soreness in his right arm, but he is finally on the right track with his rehab. He isn't scheduled to throw off a mound again until April 2 and will likely need a handful of rehab appearances before being a legitimate consideration for the Brewers' bullpen.
Thu, Mar 29, 2012 02:40:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brandon Kintzler (forearm) is not scheduled to throw off a mound again until April 2.

The good news is that Kintzler is no longer feeling any pain in his right arm, but we can safely rule him out as an option for the Brewers' bullpen. The 27-year-old right-hander posted a 3.68 ERA over nine appearances in the majors last year before undergoing a season-ending procedure in July to have a screw inserted into his forearm.
Source: Brewers.mlb.com
Fri, Mar 23, 2012 10:36:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brandon Kintzler (forearm) felt better after playing catch Monday.

Kintzler was shut down for more than a week due to pain around his elbow, but he is finally making progress after receiving a second opinion from Cincinnati specialist Timothy Kremchek on Sunday, who recommended deep-nerve stretching exercises and anti-inflammatories. "I feel like I turned a corner," said Kintzler. "It was night and day. I just have to stay on top of it. If worse comes to worse, I'll get a cortisone shot." The 27-year-old right-hander will probably start the season on the disabled list, but at least he's on the right track.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Mon, Mar 19, 2012 10:50:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brandon Kintzler said Friday that he plans to get a second opinion on his ailing right forearm.

Kintzler's nerve conduction test on Thursday came back fine, but he is still trying to find the source of his pain. "I don't know what I'm supposed to do," said Kintzler. "Obviously, I look like an idiot. I know my body, I just don't know what to do. Hopefully, we can get it all figured out. ... I just want peace of mind before we start doing something." The 27-year-old right-hander opened spring training as a strong candidate for a bullpen spot, but that looks pretty doubtful at this point.
Source: Brewers.mlb.com
Fri, Mar 16, 2012 05:45:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brandon Kintzler is scheduled to undergo a nerve conduction test on Thursday to identify the source of continued pain in his right forearm.

Kintzler underwent a season-ending procedure last July to have a screw inserted into his forearm. He has dealt with off-and-on soreness this spring, so they'll get another look at the area on Thursday. He's hoping that he'll just need a cortisone shot to deal with the pain, but it's possible he could need another surgery. Either way, he's unlikely to make the Brewers' bullpen at this point.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Thu, Mar 15, 2012 01:10:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brandon Kintzler said Wednesday that X-rays on his right forearm came back negative.

Kintzler is dealing with lingering soreness this spring after undergoing a season-ending procedure last July to have a screw inserted into his forearm. He is scheduled to undergo nerve testing on Thursday to determine the source of the pain. There are a wide range of possible scenarios, ranging from a simple cortisone shot to another surgery. We should know more about his status by the end of the week.
Source: Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel
Wed, Mar 14, 2012 12:31:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brandon Kintzler is still experiencing soreness in his forearm.

Kintzler required a season-ending procedure last July to have a screw inserted into his forearm. Brewers' manager Ron Roenicke was impressed with what he saw during a bullpen session last week, but it's clear that the 27-year-old right-hander isn't out of the woods yet.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Thu, Mar 8, 2012 12:31:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said that Brandon Kintzler (forearm) had an "outstanding" bullpen session on Wednesday.

Kintzler had season-ending surgery last July on his right forearm. The 27-year-old right-hander has a 4.91 ERA over 16 relief appearances in the majors, but has posted impressive numbers in the minors. He could still be a useful reliever if he can bounce back health-wise.
Source: Tom Haudricourt on Twitter
Thu, Mar 1, 2012 01:03:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brandon Kintzler (forearm) is expected to head to the Arizona Fall League next week.

Kintzler is almost fully recovered from July surgery on his forearm. A strong showing in the AFL might help the righty get a leg up on an Opening Day bullpen spot for 2012.
Source: Jim Breen on Twitter
Mon, Oct 24, 2011 02:33:00 PM
Brandon Kintzler - R - Brewers

Brewers activated RHP Brandon Kintzler from the 15-day disabled list.

Kintzler appeared in just 11 games this season and didn't throw another pitch after undergoing surgery in July to have a screw inserted into his forearm. Despite his high leverage potential he'll have to prove he's healthy before being considered for Milwaukee's bullpen next year.
Sat, Oct 22, 2011 01:34:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jonathan Lucroy
2Martin Maldonado
1B1Corey Hart
2Yuniesky Betancourt
3Mat Gamel
2B1Rickie Weeks
2Jeff Bianchi
SS1Jean Segura
3B1Aramis Ramirez
2Alex Gonzalez
3Taylor Green
LF1Ryan Braun
CF1Carlos Gomez
2Logan Schafer
RF1Norichika Aoki
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Yovani Gallardo
2Kyle Lohse
3Marco Estrada
4Wily Peralta
5Hiram Burgos
6Chris Narveson
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Jim Henderson
2John Axford
3Francisco Rodriguez
4Burke Badenhop
5Mike Gonzalez
6Brandon Kintzler
7Tom Gorzelanny
8Mark Rogers
9Alfredo Figaro