When the Mets Can Expect A.J. Minter Back

The New York Mets' bullpen will look a lot different in 2026 after the departures of Edwin Diaz, Ryne Stanek, Tyler Rogers and Gregory Soto.

But one familiar face will be returning in left-hander A.J. Minter who missed most of the 2025 season due to a torn lat that required surgery.

So when can the Mets expect Minter to be back from his rehab?

According to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, there remains a chance that Minter could break camp with the Mets, but if not, the team expects the southpaw to be able to make it back after a minimum stay on the injured list.

This would be a major boost for a Mets bullpen that features Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, Luis Garcia, Tobias Myers, Brooks Raley and Huascar Brazoban as likely locks for the unit.

Minter signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the Mets last offseason after spending all eight seasons of his career with the NL East rival Atlanta Braves. Minter held a 3.28 ERA in 384 appearances with Atlanta. His tenure with the Braves ended prematurely as a result of a torn labrum in his hip.

Although Minter only made 13 appearances (11 innings) in his first season with the Mets, he posted a 1.64 ERA with 14 strikeouts.

The 32-year-old will be counted on to help setup closer Devin Williams alongside Weaver and Raley this upcoming season.

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