Mets and lefty reliever A.J. Minter agree to 2-year contract, AP source says
NEW YORK — Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Multiple media outlets reported Minter, coming off left hip surgery, would be guaranteed $22 million and could opt out of the contract following the 2025 season. The 31-year-old Minter has spent his entire eight-year major league career with the NL East rival Atlanta Braves, going 24-29 with a 3.28 ERA and 36 saves in 384 appearances — all in relief. Minter would give manager Carlos Mendoza a proven late-inning lefty to help set up star closer Edwin Díaz, something New York lacked last year while making a surprise run to the National League Championship Series. The agreement with Minter comes on the same day the busy Mets brought back outfielder and designated hitter Jesse Winker on a one-year contract that was announced Friday evening.
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