Minnesota Twins Acquire Left-Handed Reliever A.J. Minter in Trade with New York Mets
The Minnesota Twins have acquired veteran left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league infielders Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. This move aims to bolster the Twins' bullpen ahead of the trade deadline, addressing…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, July 31, 2026 —
The Minnesota Twins have significantly bolstered their bullpen with the acquisition of veteran left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets. The trade, finalized ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, addresses a key area of need for the Twins, who have been looking to improve their relief pitching ERA.
In exchange for Minter, the Twins sent two minor league infielders, Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick, to the Mets. This transaction marks another step in the Mets’ ongoing player-by-player transactions as the team navigates a season with one of the lowest records in the National League.
The addition of Minter is expected to provide a significant boost to the Twins’ relief corps. The team has been actively seeking to strengthen its pitching staff, particularly in the later innings, to improve their chances in a competitive landscape.
For the New York Mets, this trade continues their strategy of moving established players in exchange for developing talent from other organizations. As the trade deadline approaches, further moves are anticipated as teams assess their rosters and playoff aspirations.
Details regarding the specific performance metrics or contract status of the minor league players involved in the trade were not immediately available.
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