Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins as deadline approaches
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 7:16 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The New York Mets have traded left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. This deal marks the Mets' initial move in what is expected to be a series of trades leading up to the August 3 deadline. Minter, who has a 2.35 ERA this season, is anticipated to bolster the Twins' bullpen as they pursue a playoff position, sitting just one game back of the final AL Wild Card spot. The Mets will receive prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick in exchange for Minter, who was on a two-year contract valued at $22 million.
- •Mets acquire prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick from Twins
- •Minter holds a 2.35 ERA over 23 innings this season
- •Twins are one game behind the final AL Wild Card spot
- •Minter has struggled with injuries during his two years in New York
- •Trade is expected to be the first of several moves by the Mets before August 3
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"Let the Major League Baseball trade madness begin!! Late on Thursday night (July 30), the news broke that the New York Mets are trading away southpaw reliever AJ Minter to the Minnesota Twins in a major MLB deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote: “Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the […] The post Former Atlanta Braves 8-Year Pitcher Traded to Twins in Major MLB Move appeared first on HEAVY.
"Let the Major League Baseball trade madness begin!! Late on Thursday night (July 30), the news broke that the New York Mets are trading away southpaw reliever AJ Minter to the Minnesota Twins in a major MLB deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote: “Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the […] The post 8-Year Atlanta Braves Player Traded to Twins in Major MLB Move appeared first on HEAVY.
"The New York Mets fire sale may have just begun with a late-night trade with the Minnesota Twins. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (late on July 30): “Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, sources tell ESPN.” “The Mets’ selling starts with one of the top relievers […] The post New York Mets Trade AJ Minter to Twins in Blockbuster Move appeared first on HEAVY.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:16 AM8-Year Atlanta Braves Player Traded to Twins in Major MLB Move
Let the Major League Baseball trade madness begin!! Late on Thursday night (July 30), the news broke that the New York Mets are trading away southpaw reliever AJ Minter to the Minnesota Twins in a major MLB deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote: “Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the […] The post 8-Year Atlanta Braves Player Traded to Twins in Major MLB Move appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:16 AMFormer Atlanta Braves 8-Year Pitcher Traded to Twins in Major MLB Move
Let the Major League Baseball trade madness begin!! Late on Thursday night (July 30), the news broke that the New York Mets are trading away southpaw reliever AJ Minter to the Minnesota Twins in a major MLB deal. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote: “Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the […] The post Former Atlanta Braves 8-Year Pitcher Traded to Twins in Major MLB Move appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 6:53 AMNew York Mets Trade AJ Minter to Twins in Blockbuster Move
The New York Mets fire sale may have just begun with a late-night trade with the Minnesota Twins. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (late on July 30): “Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, sources tell ESPN.” “The Mets’ selling starts with one of the top relievers […] The post New York Mets Trade AJ Minter to Twins in Blockbuster Move appeared first on HEAVY.
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