In the last few seasons, the Atlanta Braves have experienced some painful player betrayals, from Freddie Freeman going out west to Max Fried joining the Evil Empire. Yet, somehow, A.J. Minter's decision to sign with the rival New York Mets might hurt the most.
According to Andy Martino, Braves fan favorite A.J. Minter is signing a free agent deal with the New York Mets. It is pending a physical, which is notable considering Minter underwent hip surgery that ended his season,
The Mets and reliever A.J. Minter have agreed on a two-year, $22 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Friday.
Minter underwent season-ending left hip surgery in September involving a labrum repair, hip impingement and a lesion on the femur. He originally delayed the surgery with a month of rest last season, idling from May until he returned in July.
The New York Mets have been actively seeking additional bullpen pieces over the past few weeks, and have been linked to several top-tier relievers. One player
NEW YORK (KLTV) - Former Brook Hill Guard A.J. Minter agreed to a deal on Friday with the New York Mets, according to MLB.com. MLB.com reports the deal is a two year, $22 million contract with an opt-out after the 2025 season.
This offseason for the Atlanta Braves has been shocking. After hinting at significant adds, Alex Anthopoulos has only lost players this winter. Today, another Brave chose a division rival in free agency.
NEW YORK (AP) — Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.