A.J. Minter - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Heads to IL The Mets placed Minter (lat) on the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact Still on the mend from the left lat surgery he underwent May 12, 2025, Minter is expected to spend the next couple of weeks continuing his rehab program at the Mets' spring training facility in Florida, per MLB.com. The southpaw reliever has been facing hitters for the past few weeks, so he could get the green light to start a rehab assignment at Single-A St. Lucie shortly after the Florida State League season gets underway. Minter is expected to eventually move up to a higher-level affiliate as the final step before he makes his return from the IL.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Looking good in live BP Minter (lat) hit 93 mph with his fastball in a live batting practice session Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact That's still a little below his usual velocity, but Minter also worked in his changeup and cutter during the mound session, with the latter pitch getting Francisco Lindor (hand) to exclaim, "That was sick." Minter hasn't pitched in a game since Apr. 26, 2025, but he's hoping he'll be ready to rejoin the Mets' high-leverage crew by late April this season. "Honestly, it feels way better than I expected it was going to feel," Minter said of his repertoire after Friday's session.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Slated for live BP Wednesday Minter (lat) will throw a live batting practice session Wednesday, Laura Albanese of Newsday reports.

Impact It will be his first time facing hitters since he underwent left lat surgery last May. Minter hopes to pitch in at least one Grapefruit League game before camp breaks and is aiming for his season debut in late April or early May.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Facing hitters next week Minter (lat) expects to throw a live batting practice session next week, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact It would be his first time facing hitters since last May's left lat surgery. Minter is aiming to pitch in at least one Grapefruit League game before the end of camp, and the Mets hope to get the southpaw back in their bullpen by early May.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

NY Mets reportedly eye key addition as A.J. Minter's injury rehab intensifies With A.J. Minter expected to miss time in the 2026 MLB season, the New York Mets are staying busy to fill a position of need.

FEBRUARY 15 • BOLAVIP.COM

Expected to miss first month Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Tuesday that the team is targeting early May for Minter's (lat) season debut, Max Goodman of NJ.com reports.

Impact Minter will get a late start to the season after undergoing left lat surgery last May. It's not clear where the veteran reliever is at in his throwing program, but he will be slow-played during spring training before eventually going out on a rehab assignment. Once healthy, Minter will fill a setup role ahead of closer Devin Williams.

FEBRUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 14 • Associated Press

Questionable for Opening Day Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns said Monday that Minter (lat) is questionable for Opening Day, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Exercises player option Minter (lat) exercised his $11 million player option for 2026 on Monday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Minter made only 13 relief appearances for the 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 opts out of his contract and departs in free agency.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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