Mets' A.J. Minter emerges as likely trade candidate ahead of deadline

New York Mets reliever A.J. Minter is considered a likely trade candidate as the August 3 deadline approaches. Minter, who signed a two-year, $22 million deal, has been effective this season with a 1.71 ERA over 21 appearances following a 13-month recovery from a torn left lat muscle. He is owed around $4 million this season before entering free agency. Minter previously made comments about Yankees fans that could complicate a potential trade to New York, stating that Mets fans are the true baseball fans. As the trade deadline draws near, speculation about which teams might pursue Minter, including the Yankees, is intensifying.

• 8:58 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' $22 million reliever who bashed Yankees fans is a 'likely' trade candidate