Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins for prospects

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Last updated Aug 1, 2026

Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins for prospects
Summary

The Mets have traded left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins, sources report. This move marks a significant shift for the last-place Mets, potentially signaling further trades ahead. Minter was a key part of New York’s bullpen this season after recovering from a serious lat injury. In exchange, the Mets will receive prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.

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  • •Mets trade A.J. Minter to the Twins on July 31, 2026.
  • •Minter has been a mainstay in the Mets' bullpen.
  • •New York acquires prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.
  • •Minter is set for free agency after this season.
Latest Updates
  • 5:33 AMYahoo Sports — Twins acquire starter Dean Kremer for minor league prospect
  • 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Twins acquiring reliever A.J. Minter in trade with Mets
  • 5:10 AMESPN — Sources: Mets trade lefty reliever Minter to Twins
  • 4:20 AMYahoo Sports — Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins, reports say. Who is the return?
  • 4:15 AMYahoo Sports — Mets trade A.J. Minter to Twins for pair of prospects
  • 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — Minnesota Twins Officially Enter Buy-Mode, Strike Trade With Mets
  • 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Mets trading A.J. Minter to Twins for prospects
What they're saying
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SEATTLE — Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll publicly pledged to be a buyer at the trade deadline on Tuesday and true to his word, the Twins have been the most active team ahead of the deadline thus far. The Twins addressed both their bullpen and starting rotation on Friday. A trade for left-handed reliever A.J. Minter in a trade with the New York Mets was made official on Friday morning and on ...

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SEATTLE — Days after general manager Jeremy Zoll declared the Twins would be buyers at the trade deadline and hours after Kody Clemens’ walk-off grand slam sent the Twins to one of the more memorable wins in recent memory, the Twins’ front office swung a trade to improve the bullpen. The Twins are acquiring reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, one of the top bullpen arms expected to be ...

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The last-place Mets, in what could be the first of multiple deals, have dealt left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Twins for two prospects, sources told ESPN.

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