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On YouTubeNew York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / November 23
Three Reliable Left-Handed Relief Free Agent Options 
The New York Mets currently have a few different left-handed relief pitching options on their 40-man roster. Those consist of Brooks Raley, A.J. Minter, Richard Lovelady, and Brandon Waddell.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / November 20
Mets expected to move on from lefty reliever
Danny Young's time with the New York Mets may be coming to an end. It was first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic that the Mets plan on non-tendering Young, who is continuing to rehab from Tommy John surgery.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / October 31
3 southpaw relievers Mets should target in free agency
The New York Mets losing left-handed reliever A.J. Minter for the season because of a lat strain less than two months into the 2025 regular season sparked a lot of concern throughout the franchise.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 26
Insiders call lefty hurler a fit for New York Mets
Ever since A.J. Minter and Danny Young suffered season-ending injuries in late April, the New York Mets have been searching for left-handed relief pitching.
25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026
The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / June 11
Could this righty trade target solve New York Mets' southpaw reliever woes?
It's no secret that the New York Mets are short on left-handed relievers at the moment. This comes in the wake of both A.J. Minter and Danny Young suffering season-ending injuries last month, which made it so the Mets had to search within their organization and externally for guys who could be relied upon to get righties out.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 16
Mets could target these veteran relief arms at trade deadline
The New York Mets are likely going to be looking for bullpen help ahead of the July 31 trade deadline after losing A.J. Minter (lat surgery) and Danny Young (Tommy John surgery) to season-ending injuries.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 9
Mets’ A.J. Minter provides estimated recovery timeline
The New York Mets' top two left-handed relievers to enter the year are both done with season-ending injuries. While Danny Young needed Tommy John surgery for his pitching elbow, the fact that A.J.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 9
Insider's trade deadline declaration could be bad news for Mets
The New York Mets' recent woes when it comes to left-handed relievers have been well documented to this point. Since the beginning of May, it has been announced that both A.J.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 6
ESPN asserts this 'must change' for Mets to get back on track
It wasn't that long ago when the New York Mets had the best record in all of baseball. And while they're still off to a great start to the 2025 season and in first place in the NL East, they're 4-6 in their last 10 games and have lost two consecutive series.
New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 5
Mets' A.J. Minter to undergo season-ending lat surgery
A.J. Minter has been lost for the season, as manager Carlos Mendoza tells reporters that the southpaw will undergo surgery to repair a torn lat next Monday.
The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / May 3
Mets face 'very challenging' decision about A.J. Minter's future
The New York Mets suffered a brutal blow to their bullpen last weekend when southpaw hurler A.J. Minter exited the team's April 26 game after throwing just nine pitches because of what was later deemed a lat strain.
New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / April 30
New York Mets lose another lefty reliever to IL
An overworked bullpen group is getting even thinner as the New York Mets placed another key lefty reliever on the injured list on Wednesday. As first reported by Newsday’s Tim Healey, the Mets have placed southpaw reliever Danny Young on the 15-day injured list with a left elbow sprain retroactive to April 27th.
New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 29
Mets LHP A.J. Minter (lat strain) considering season-ending surgery
New York Mets reliever A.J. Minter will miss significant time and is considering season-ending surgery after sustaining a left lat strain, manager Carlos Mendoza said on Tuesday.
New York Mets News / Yardbarker / April 29
Mets reliever A.J. Minter considering drastic, season-ending measure
The New York Mets may soon be without one of their top relievers for the rest of the season.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / March 11
Former Aggie A.J. Minter Throws First Live Pitches Since Injury
After suffering a season-ending injury in 2024, former Texas A&M pitcher A.J. Minter is poised to contribute in his first season with the New York Mets.
New York Mets News / Larry Brown Sports / January 27
New Mets pitcher takes major shot at Yankees fans
AJ Minter already knows how to play to the crowd in New York. The newly-signed New York Mets pitcher Minter drew attention over the weekend with some comments he made at the team’s annual Amazin’ Day fan fest.
MLB News / Field Level Media / January 17
Mets roll dice on LHP A.J. Minter following hip surgery
The New York Mets agreed to terms with left-handed reliever A.J. Minter on Friday, landing one of Atlanta's top bullpen arms in the process. According to reports, Minter's deal with the Mets is a two-year, $22 million contract that includes an opt-out after the 2025 season.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / January 17
A.J. Minter signs with Braves NL East rival
According to Andy Martino, Braves fan favorite A.J. Minter is signing a free agent deal with the New York Mets. It is pending a physical, which is notable considering Minter underwent hip surgery that ended his season, but if nothing is flagged, the deal is worth $22 million over two years, per Joel Sherman of The New York Post.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 7
World Series-winning reliever linked to AL East team
The 31-year-old has been one of the game’s more reliable lefty setup arms during his career.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / January 7
Braves' A.J. Minter Drawing Interest From AL East Foe: Report
Former Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Max Fried chose this offseason to continue his career with the New York Yankees. It's possible relief pitcher A.J.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 10, 2024
Braves reportedly want A.J. Minter back but will have stiff competition at Winter Meetings
A lot of attention is being devoted to the Braves outfield and rotation, but the bullpen is potentially losing two high-leverage relievers with Joe Jimenez’s surgery and A.J.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 8, 2024
Atlanta Braves Bullpen Would Benefit From Re-Signing AJ Minter
The Atlanta Braves head out into the offseason looking to set themselves up for success in 2025. While additions are always nice, the best thing you can do at times is retain the talent you have. Relief pitcher A.J.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 19, 2024
Braves' AJ Minter Switches Agents Ahead of Free Agency
Ahead of hitting the free agent market, Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter is switching agents. He is parting ways with Excel Sports Management and will now be represented by the Bledsoe Agency. The agency he’s leaving from might sound familiar to Braves fans.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / October 7, 2024
Spotrac projects A.J. Minter’s market value
While the talk of this offseason will surround Max Fried, A.J. Minter is another integral piece of the Braves pitching staff that is set to test the open waters of free agency.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22, 2024
Braves reliever undergoes season-ending surgery
Braves reliever A.J. Minter underwent season-ending hip surgery on Wednesday, the team announced.
Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 14, 2024
Braves reliever's injury could end his season, time in Atlanta
Atlanta placed the southpaw on the 15-day injured list on Monday. It was the second time this year that a left hip problem had shelved him.
Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / June 19, 2024
A.J. Minter injury update
A.J. Minter hasn’t pitched for the Braves since late May against the Washington Nationals. Initially, the team announced he was dealing with “hip inflammation,” and the hope is that he’d be ready to return immediately once he became eligible after spending the mandatory 15 days on the IL.
Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / February 14, 2024
A.J. Minter: 'Hey, this is World Series or bust'
The Atlanta Braves aren't messing around in 2024. It's painfully obvious that the way the last two seasons have ended, with successive eliminations in the National League Divisional Series at the hands of division rival Philadelphia Phillies, have changed things somewhat for this Braves.
Atlanta Braves News / Yardbarker / June 21, 2023
Atlanta Braves: Stock up, stock down
Owners of the best record in the National League, the Atlanta Braves are currently on a seven-game winning streak and are taking control of the NL East. Here are four players whose stock is either rising or falling as the Braves look to continue their strong start to the season.
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