Kintzler, Joyce added to Phillies major league roster

By: The Associated Press Posted: 6:58 PM CDT Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021 Last Modified: 7:01 PM CDT Tuesday, Mar. 30, 2021

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PHILADELPHIA - Pitcher Brandon Kintzler and outfielder Matt Joyce were selected to the major league roster by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

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PHILADELPHIA - Pitcher Brandon Kintzler and outfielder Matt Joyce were selected to the major league roster by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

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PHILADELPHIA – Pitcher Brandon Kintzler and outfielder Matt Joyce were selected to the major league roster by the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.

Kintzler, 36, had a 1.86 ERA in 10 spring training games. He struck out 11 and walked two in 9 2/3 innings.

Joyce, 36, hit .310 with one homer and four RBIs in 29 at-bats.

Philadelphia Phillies' Luke Williams (85) is greeted by Matt Joyce as he crosses home plate in front of Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers after hitting a three-run home run off pitcher Buck Farmer during the fourth inning of a spring training exhibition baseball game at BayCare Ballpark in Clearwater, Fla., Wednesday, March 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Kintzler gets a one-year contract calling for a $3 million salary while in the major leagues and $180,000 while in the minors. He can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games: $125,000 each for 30, 40, 50 and 60. He also can earn $500,000 in performance bonuses for games finished: $125,000 apiece for 20, 25, 30 and 35.

Joyce receives a one-year deal calling for a $1.5 million salary while in the major leagues and the chance to earn $1 million in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $50,000 each for 200, 250 and 300, $100,000 for 350, $150,000 for 400 and $200,000 apiece for 450, 500 and 550.

Philadelphia opens at home against Atlanta on Thursday.