Mets rumors: NY kicks the tires on ex-World Series champion reliever

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The status of the 2027 MLB season is uncertain at this time. With a lockout looming, teams are under some pressure to make their moves as soon as possible. The Detroit Tigers pounced on Emilio Pagan on Tuesday night. And it seems the New York Mets are also looking to make a move of their own.

“The Mets have checked in on ex-Met AJ Minter, a consistently effective bullpen lefty,” Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported on Wednesday.

Minter is not an unfamiliar name to the Mets. He spent parts of two seasons in Queens from 2025 to 2026. At the 2026 MLB trade deadline, he was traded to the Minnesota Twins amid Minnesota’s bid for an AL Wild Card spot.

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Minter is a veteran reliever with a track record of consistency, as Heyman pointed out. In addition to the Mets and Twins, the veteran has also pitched for the Atlanta Braves. In 2021, he won the World Series with the Braves, posting a 3.00 ERA over 12 innings that postseason.

The Mets had a horrific 2026 campaign that saw them sell at the trade deadline. New York fell to a record of 74-88 on the year and missed the playoffs comfortably. However, there is some reason for hope entering the 2027 season.

Manager Andy Green, who took over midseason and had the interim tag removed in September, helped develop some promising young talent. Carson Benge, Zach Thompson, and Nolan McLean all blossomed under his watch.

The Mets are hoping to add some veteran stability to its young core. Minter is familiar with the organization and could be an excellent fit. Let’s see if the two sides can work out a deal before the December 1 CBA expiration.

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