Just one day after the Chicago Cubs declined a $10 million team option on right-hander Brandon Kintzler, the pitcher has made his decision on whether to exercise his player option this season.
According to ESPN's Jesse Rogers, Kintzler has decided to pick up the player option, which will pay him $5 million for the 2019 season.
A 34-year-old right-hander, Kintzler was 3-3 with a 4.60 ERA for Washington and the Cubs, who acquired him July 31 for minor league right-hander Jhon Romero.
He was a first-time All-Star in 2017 and has 48 career saves. He also has pitched for Milwaukee (2010-15) and Minnesota (2016-17).
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