Mets acquire Bruin Agbayani from Twins in trade
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 2:10 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The New York Mets traded left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for shortstop Bruin Agbayani and third baseman Billy Amick on July 31, 2026. Bruin Agbayani, the son of former Mets player Benny Agbayani, is ranked as the Twins' No. 29 prospect. He had limited playtime this season due to a right shoulder injury but was previously recognized as the Hawaii Gatorade Player of the Year. The Mets, currently 47-63, are significantly trailing behind the Atlanta Braves in the NL East standings.
- •Mets traded A.J. Minter for Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.
- •Bruin Agbayani is a 19-year-old shortstop and former Gatorade Player of the Year.
- •Agbayani was the sixth-round draft pick by the Twins last year.
- •Mets remain 17 1/2 games behind the Braves in the NL East.
- 2:10 PMYahoo Sports — Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Mets trade for franchise favorite’s son in first big deadline move
"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. Minter had a 2.35 ERA in 23 innings with 20 strikeouts and only two walks.
"The Mets traded left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for 19-year-old shortstop Bruin Agbayani and third baseman Billy Amick
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 2:10 PMTwins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects
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. Minter had a 2.35 ERA in 23 innings with 20 strikeouts and only two walks.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 12:25 PMMets trade for franchise favorite’s son in first big deadline move
The Mets traded left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for 19-year-old shortstop Bruin Agbayani and third baseman Billy Amick
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