Twins acquire AJ Minter from Mets for two prospects
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 4:30 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
The Minnesota Twins have acquired left-handed reliever AJ Minter from the New York Mets. The deal sends prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani to New York. Minter, 32, has posted a 2.35 ERA in 23 innings this season. He steps into a high-leverage role following an injury to Anthony Banda. The Twins are expected to continue pursuing further pitching help.
- •Twins send Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani to Mets.
- •Minter has a 2.35 ERA in 23 innings this season.
- •He replaces Anthony Banda, who is out for the season.
- •Twins may seek additional pitchers to enhance their roster.
- •Amick and Agbayani have potential but face contact concerns.
- 4:30 AMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Twins acquire AJ Minter from Mets
- 4:26 AMMLB Trade Rumors — Twins To Acquire A.J. Minter - MLB Trade Rumors
"The Twins are buyers and need bullpen help, and they make one of the first strikes for a veteran southpaw. MLB Trade Rumors has more.
"The Minnesota Twins have struck early this deadline season, hoping to bolster a pitching staff in need of reinforcements
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 4:30 AMBREAKING: Twins acquire AJ Minter from Mets
The Minnesota Twins have struck early this deadline season, hoping to bolster a pitching staff in need of reinforcements
- MLB Trade RumorsJul 31, 2026, 4:26 AMTwins To Acquire A.J. Minter - MLB Trade Rumors
The Twins are buyers and need bullpen help, and they make one of the first strikes for a veteran southpaw. MLB Trade Rumors has more.
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