The Miami Marlins signed reliever Brandon Kintzler to close out games for them in 2020, but it appears the 35-year-old may be called on to do more than just that.
As the veteran prepares to take the mound again once the team is allowed to get back to baseball activities in Jupiter, Florida, he may have an expanded role as a leader and mentor to the younger arms that make up the bullpen in 2020. And it’s an assignment the former Chicago Cubs pitcher welcomes with the new-look Marlins ready to show they are more than a doormat this coming season.