The Atlanta Braves have lost yet another part of their 2021 World Series roster after A.J. Minter signed with the Mets.
The Atlanta Braves bid another farewell to a fan-favorite, as free agent A.J. Minter inked a two-year, $22M deal with the New York Mets. The left-hander has suited up for the Braves since he debuted with them in 2017.
The Braves have yet to agree to a guaranteed major league deal with a free agent, and as Spring Training rapidly approaches, fans are getting anxious.
In the last few seasons, the Atlanta Braves have experienced some painful player betrayals, from Freddie Freeman going out west to Max Fried joining the Evil Empire. Yet, somehow, A.J. Minter's decision to sign with the rival New York Mets might hurt the most.
The addition occurred a day after the Mets, moving forward with their offseason plan with the belief Pete Alonso will sign elsewhere, reunited with Jesse Winker on a one-year contract worth $7.5 million. Tanner Scott, who is regarded as the top reliever on the free-agent market, met with club officials earlier this month.
Minter underwent season-ending left hip surgery in September involving a labrum repair, hip impingement and a lesion on the femur. He originally delayed the surgery with a month of rest last season, idling from May until he returned in July.
The New York Mets have been on the lookout for a reliable left-handed bullpen arm and got their guy, signing A.J. Minter to a two-year deal worth $22 million, t
The Braves bullpen has lost some critical pieces from the 2024 team. A.J. Minter -- a stalwart in Atlanta for a half-decade -- recently signed with the
Two other players the Atlanta Braves could have used to address a need late in MLB free agency signed elsewhere.
The Atlanta Braves signed a familiar face on Monday to bolster their bullpen depth. Chasen Shreve returns to the team who gave him his first taste with MLB.
After the events of this offseason, the road to another World Series title has become more difficult for Atlanta and even the players know it.