Phillies' Brandon Kintzler: Designated for assignment

Kintzler was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Kintzler hadn't allowed any earned runs in five innings across his last four appearances, but he'll be cast off the 40-man roster after the Phillies strengthened their bullpen Friday. The 36-year-old has posted a 6.37 ERA and 1.79 WHIP this season, and it's not clear whether he'd accept an outright assignment if he goes unclaimed on waivers.