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Mets' A.J. Minter: Questionable for Opening Day
New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that A.J. Minter (lat) is questionable for Opening Day, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.Minter underwent season-ending left lat surgery in early May and it's unclear where exactly he is in the rehab process. Stearns noted that if Minter is not ready for Opening Day, his absence is expected to be brief. The southpaw exercised his $11 million player option for 2026 and is poised to fill a key setup role for the Mets, if healthy.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: Exercises player option
A.J. Minter (lat) exercised his $11 million player option for 2026 on Monday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.Minter made only 13 relief appearances for the New York Mets in 2025 before undergoing season-ending left lat surgery in early May. The left-hander is expected to be recovered in time for the start of spring training and will return to a high-leverage role in the Mets' bullpen. Minter could even see some save chances in 2026 if Edwin Diaz departs via free agency.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: To have season-ending surgery
A.J. Minter will undergo surgery May 12 to repair a torn left lat, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.Minter was moved to the 60-day injured list Thursday, and it's since been disclosed that he's elected for season-ending surgery. The veteran southpaw was off to a strong start to the 2025 campaign, allowing only two runs in 13 appearances.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: Likely out until September
The New York Mets transferred A.J. Minter (lat) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Thursday.Minter was initially placed on the IL on Sunday after being diagnosed with a left lat strain. The southpaw is still weighing whether to undergo season-ending surgery, but even if he elects to treat the injury through rest and rehab, he won't be on track to return to game action until September in a best-case scenario, per Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Before getting hurt, Minter had been performing well as the top setup man in front of closer Edwin Diaz, logging a 1.64 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:5 K:BB in 11 innings while collecting seven holds over his 13 appearances.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: Injury deemed significant
A.J. Minter (lat) is considering season-ending surgery, Manny Gomez of NJ.com reports.Minter was removed from the game Saturday against the Nationals with a strained lat and is facing a potentially lengthy rehab. The injury has been deemed "significant," according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Minter has a 1.64 ERA and 14:5 K:BB across 13 appearances out of the New York Mets' bullpen.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: Placed on 15-day IL
The New York Mets placed A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to a left lat strain.Minter was lifted in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Nationals due to what was initially reported as left triceps tightness. Further testing revealed a left lat strain, and the 31-year-old southpaw will be shut down from throwing until a rehab program is established. The Mets selected Jose Urena's contract from Triple-A Syracuse in a corresponding move.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: Pulled due to triceps tightness
A.J. Minter was pulled in the eighth inning of Saturday's 2-0 win over the Nationals due to left triceps tightness, Manny Gomez of NJ.com reports.Minter appeared to suffer the injury on his ninth pitch of the inning, and he was lifted quickly after being checked on by a trainer. Manager Carlos Mendoza said after Saturday's game that Minter will "most likely" require a stint on the injured list, per Gomez. Minter posted a 1.69 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, six holds and a 13:4 K:BB across 10.2 innings prior to Saturday's outing.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: Notches fourth hold
A.J. Minter worked a perfect eighth inning Thursday to record his fourth hold of the season in a win over the Cardinals.The southpaw needed only nine pitches (six strikes) to breeze through the top of the St. Louis batting order. Minter has had a strong start to the season as one of the primary setup men for Edwin Diaz, posting a 2.16 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 12:1 K:BB through 8.1 innings over nine appearances.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: Cleared for spring debut
A.J. Minter (hip) will make his Grapefruit League in Wednesday's game versus the Cardinals, Manny Gomez of NJ.com reports.Minter will be in line for his first game action since he underwent hip surgery last August. He has just over two weeks to ramp up for Opening Day, but since he'll be deployed as a one-inning reliever, he'll likely need only a handful of appearances in spring training to get himself ready. He's projected to help set up for closer Edwin Diaz in the New York Mets bullpen this season.
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Mets' A.J. Minter: Facing live batters
A.J. Minter (hip) is throwing a live bullpen session Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.It's the first time since undergoing hip surgery in August that Minter is throwing against live hitters. The left-hander joined the New York Mets on a two-year, $22 million contract in January and is expected to serve as the setup man for closer Edwin Diaz. Minter could be available for Opening Day if he's able to continue progressing in his rehab with no setbacks over the next few weeks.
A.J. Minter
#33 RP / N.Y. Mets / EXP: 9YRS Height: 6-0 Weight: 215 lb Age: 32 College: Texas A&M Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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