A.J. Minter: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Mets expected to be chasing similar reliever targets as NL East rival

With the New York Mets at a season-best 20 games over .500 at 44-24 and in first place in the NL East, they will, without question, look to bolster their roster even more when the trade deadline approaches.

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Mets Option Núñez, Add Castillo to Roster

The Mets optioned Dedniel Núñez to Triple-A Syracuse to make room for José Castillo on the roster. Castillo was acquired from the Diamondbacks Friday for cash considerations.

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 / Amazin' Avenue / May 14

An early look at left-handed relief options on the trade market

With A.J. Minter and Danny Young out for the season, let’s look at some potential options. Over the past ten days, the Mets have been able to avoid any significant issues with left-handed relief pitching since losing both A.J.

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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 / 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.

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 / New York Mets on SI / April 30

Should the Mets reunite with reliever David Robertson?

The New York Mets received some more discouraging news about relief pitcher A.J. Minter on Tuesday. Minter was placed on the 15-day injured list this week with a left lat strain after leaving his relief outing early against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

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 Minter considering drastic, season-ending measure

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.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Mets left-hander could require season-ending surgery

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Mets reliever exits with triceps soreness, IL stint likely

Mets reliever A.J. Minter left tonight’s game against the Nationals partway through the eighth inning. After the game, manager Carlos Mendoza revealed that the left-hander exited due to soreness in his triceps.

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.

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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 / FirstSportz / January 26

A.J. Minter throws shade at New York Yankees fans following two-year, $22 million deal with New York Mets

On Saturday, the New York Mets organized their Amazin’ Day fanfest event at Citi Field. This saw some of their new signings come together and spend some time.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / January 25

New Mets bullpen arm takes shot at Yankees fans: ‘They get baseball, not like the other side of town’

During the Mets’ celebratory “Amazin Day,” new relief pitcher A.J. Minter found himself making headlines for reasons that had nothing to do with his on-field talent.

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

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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

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

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

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

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 / SportsTalkATL / June 19

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.