Kintzler signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Kintzler was released by the Phillies on Monday, Destiny Lugardo of Phillies Nation reports.

Kintzler didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Red Sox after allowing one run on one hit across one inning.

Kintzler will serve as the opener for Sunday's game against Boston, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Kintzler (neck) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Thursday.

Kintzler (neck) made his first rehab appearance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, walking one and allowing no hits over a scoreless inning of relief.

Kintzler was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a strained neck, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Kintzler (1-0) allowed a hit and a walk in 1.2 scoreless innings pitched, striking out one and earning the win in Wednesday's 5-3 win over St. Louis.

Kintzler was informed he'd won an Opening Day roster spot Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Kintzler's bullpen spot appears to be very safe despite the fact that he's merely in camp as a non-roster invitee, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.