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AJ Minter becomes free agent after being released by Minnesota Twins

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 6:07 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

AJ Minter becomes free agent after being released by Minnesota Twins

Summary

AJ Minter, a 33-year-old left-handed reliever, is now a free agent after being released from the Minnesota Twins on October 29. Minter previously played for the Atlanta Braves for eight seasons before a stint with the New York Mets and then the Twins. During the 2026 season, he posted a 2.56 ERA over 45 innings and had 41 strikeouts. There is speculation about whether the Braves might consider re-signing Minter, depending on his market value.

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•AJ Minter is released by the Minnesota Twins.
•He became a free agent on October 29, 2026.
•Minter spent eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves.
•In 2026, he recorded a 2.56 ERA and 41 strikeouts.
•Speculation exists about the Braves potentially re-signing him.

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6:07 AMYahoo Sports — 8-Year Atlanta Braves Player Suddenly Becomes MLB Free Agent

What they're saying

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Atlanta Braves fans, do you remember the services of left-handed reliever AJ Minter?? The 33-year-old, as of Thursday, October 29, is back on the open market after being ‘booted’ off the Minnesota Twins roster. Really, Minter has just become a free agent, which is a deserved accomplishment for a 10-year MLB veteran arm. Forgot how […] The post 8-Year Atlanta Braves Player Suddenly Becomes MLB Free Agent appeared first on HEAVY.
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