The New York Mets have reached an agreement with free-agent lefty reliever A.J. Minter, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Minter is slated to make $22 million over a two-year term. He will have the ability to opt out and return to the free-agent market after the first season if he so desires.
The Mets made it clear they wanted to improve their bullpen, and did so by snagging a key left-handed ex-Braves reliever.
The Atlanta Braves bid another farewell to a fan-favorite, as free agent A.J. Minter inked a two-year, $22M deal with the New York Mets. The left-hander has suited up for the Braves since he debuted with them in 2017.
The 31-year-old Minter has spent his entire eight-year major league career with the NL East rival Atlanta Braves.
On Friday, the Mets added another trusted high-leverage relief pitcher when they agreed to terms with former Atlanta Brave rival A.J. Minter. However, this was not the original plan the Mets had to improve their bullpen. It worked out pretty well in the end, but another deal was in the works before falling through in the Winter Meetings.
The New York Mets were projected as a main contender to sign free-agent closer Tanner Scott, but seem to have pulled out of the running.
The New York Mets made a move to sign a left-handed relief pitcher on Friday, inking former Atlanta Braves southpaw A.J. Minter to a two-year, $22 million contr
According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the New York Mets are expecting to shift young infielder Mark Vientos to first base in 2025. This comes in the wake of the team seemingly not bringing back Pete Alonso in free agency.
On Friday, Andy Martino of SNY first reported that the Mets have signed left-hander A.J. Minter. Pending a physical, the deal is for 2 years, $22 million with an opt-out after the first season, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic confirmed.
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 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,
NEW YORK (KLTV) - Former Brook Hill Guard A.J. Minter agreed to a deal on Friday with the New York Mets, according to MLB.com. MLB.com reports the deal is a two year, $22 million contract with an opt-out after the 2025 season.