A.J. Minter Collects Seventh Save
A.J. Minter picked up his seventh save of the season on Thursday, closing out the Miami Marlins in a 6-3 win. The lefty worked around a two-out single and struck out two in his inning of work. Minter has been pretty awful in the closer role early in the season, posting a disastrous 7.47 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over 15 ⅔ IP. Fortunately for the Braves, Raisel Iglesias is expected back this weekend, and he should quickly retake the closer job. Minter is droppable as soon as Iglesias starts closing out games.
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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Source: MLB.com
A.J. Minter Hoping To Return In September
A.J. Minter (lat), who was transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday, is looking for a September return, at best, and could be out for the rest of the 2025 season, according to MLB.com's Anthony DiComo. Minter is dealing with a pretty serious left-lat strain and will merely be hoping to be ready for a potential postseason run if the Mets make the playoffs. It's a big blow to the back end of the Mets' bullpen. The 31-year-old veteran southpaw had allowed only two earned runs while walking five and striking out 14 in 11 innings in his 13 relief appearances before getting injured. As things currently stand, Genesis Cabrera is the Mets' only left-handed arm in their bullpen with Brooks Raley and Danny Young also on the injured list.
Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
New York Mets left-handed reliever Source: MLB.com - Anthony DiComo
A.J. Minter's Injury Being Called "Pretty Significant"
Carlos Mendoza called left-handed reliever A.J. Minter's (lat) injury "pretty significant," and season-ending surgery is a possibility. Minter strained his lat on Saturday against the division-rival Washington Nationals and might have to miss the rest of the 2025 season as a result. It would be a big blow for the Mets' bullpen, as the 31-year-old veteran southpaw had only allowed two earned runs on six hits with five walks and 14 strikeouts in 11 relief innings in his first year with the team. The long-time Atlanta Braves reliever also required season-ending surgery last August for a recurring hip issue. At the very least, he will most likely be out for the rest of the first half of the season. Danny Young is currently the Mets' only left-hander in their major-league bullpen after the injury to Minter.
Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
New York Mets manager Source: ESPN.com - Jorge Castillo
A.J. Minter Lands On The 15-Day IL
A.J. Minter has been placed on the 15-Day IL with a left lat strain. Minter was removed in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Nationals due to what was initially reported as left triceps tightness. After further evaluation, testing revealed a left lat strain, and the left-hander will now be shut down from throwing for the short term. The Mets selected Jose Urena's contract from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move. Minter was second on the team in holds with seven on the season, and in the meantime, Danny Young and Huascar Brazoban are the most likely candidates to see an uptick in their relief work leading up to closer Edwin Diaz.
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New York Mets relief pitcher Source: New York Mets
A.J. Minter Facing Live Hitters On Sunday
A.J. Minter (hip) faced live hitters during his bullpen session on Sunday. This was his first time throwing against live hitters since undergoing hip surgery last August. Earlier in the offseason, Minter signed a two-year contract worth $22 million with the New York Mets. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his progression as he could be cleared in time for Opening Day if he continues this current pace. Before being shut down last season, the southpaw held a 2.62 ERA with a 1.02 WHIP across 34 1/3 innings of work. He tallied 35 punchouts and added nine holds. From 2021 through 2023, Minter tallied at least 20 holds in each season operating as the set up man in Atlanta. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Minter to have a similar role in Queens, operating as the eighth inning option in front of Edwin Diaz. He should be in line to tally double-digit holds, pitching on a competing Mets roster.
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New York Mets left-handed pitcher Source: Tim Healey
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