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07/31 09:10 CDT Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place
Mets for a pair of infield prospects
Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair
of infield prospects
NEW YORK (AP) --- The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter
from the New York Mets for minor league infielders Bruin Agbayani and Billy
Amick on Friday, reinforcing a thin bullpen ahead of the trade deadline.
The 19-year-old Agbayani, who is the son of former Mets fan favorite Benny
Agbayani, is a middle infielder who hit .268 in 10 games for Fort Myers in low
Class A this season. The sixth-round 2025 draft pick, a native of Hawaii, has
been limited by injuries.
The 23-year-old Amick batted .217 with 23 homers in 86 games for Double-A
Wichita this season, playing first and third base. He was a second-round draft
pick in 2024.
Minter had a 2.35 ERA in 23 innings with 20 strikeouts and only two walks. He
didn't make his season debut until May 26, going more than a year between major
league appearances. His 2025 season ended after 13 appearances when he injured
his left lat muscle in his back and needed surgery.
Minter signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the Mets in 2025. His 2024
season with the Atlanta Braves also was cut short by a torn labrum in his left
hip, but when he's been healthy he's been one of baseball's most effective
late-game lefties. The 33-year-old, who was a second-round 2015 draft pick by
the Braves, has a 3.18 ERA with 456 strikeouts in 382 2/3 innings over 420
career appearances.
Minter likely will be the first of multiple Mets players moved before the trade
deadline on Monday. They have the second-worst record in the National League.
The Twins, who started a nine-game road trip at Seattle on Friday, have a 4.92
relief ERA that ranks fifth worst in the major leagues. They lead the American
League in runs scored and entered Friday one game out of a wild card spot.
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