A.J. Minter traded from Mets to Twins (source)
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Key Points:
- The Minnesota Twins acquired veteran left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets in a late-night trade, receiving prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani in return.
- Minter, 32, is a seasoned reliever with playoff experience and a World Series ring from his time with the Atlanta Braves, though he is currently recovering from a left lat injury sustained early in the 2025 season.
- Despite reduced velocity post-surgery, Minter has been effective in his recent outings and is expected to bolster the Twins' bullpen, which has been unstable this season and lost lefty Anthony Banda to a similar injury.
- The Twins face decisions on their left-handed bullpen options, including potentially optioning Kody Funderburk or sending Kendry Rojas to Triple-A, as they integrate Minter ahead of the July 31 Trade Deadline.
- Minter is signed for $11 million this season and is a rental player, with free agency looming after the year; the Twins will absorb a portion of his salary in the deal.
