Full Breakdown
Mets Activate AJ Minter and Jared Young, Place Tyrone Taylor on Injured List
5/27/2026, 9:24:25 PM
Activation Moves and Roster Adjustments
The New York Mets announced on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, that left-handed reliever A.J. Minter and outfielder-first baseman Jared Young were activated from the 60-day injured list. Simultaneously, the club placed outfielder Tyrone Taylor on the 10-day injured list with a right hip-flexor strain. To accommodate the moves, the Mets optioned outfielder Nick Morabito and reliever Jonathan Pintaro to Triple-A Syracuse, and recalled veteran utility man Eric Wagaman from the same affiliate.
Background on Injured Players
Minter, 32, underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn left latissimus dorsi in the spring of 2024. He returned to the Mets’ rotation in 2024, posting a 1.64 ERA across 13 appearances before the injury resurfaced at the end of April 2025. The left-hander signed a two-year, $22 million contract with New York in January 2025. Young, 30, suffered a torn left-knee meniscus on April 15, 2025, which required arthroscopic surgery. He was activated after missing six weeks of recovery. Prior to his injury, Young compiled a .350/.391/.450 slash line with two RBIs and a .841 OPS in 11 games. Taylor’s hip-flexor strain was first noted when he exited a game against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, after running gingerly to first base.
Roster Implications for Bullpen and First Base
Minter’s return adds a third left-handed option to a bullpen that already includes Devin Williams, Luke Weaver, Brooks Raley and left-hander Sean Manaea. The Mets’ management indicated that Minter is expected to serve as a back-end reliever, despite a modest velocity dip observed during his rehab stints. Young’s activation provides a left-handed bat at first base, allowing manager Carlos Mendoza to platoon him with right-handed Mark Vientos. Eric Wagaman, recalled for depth, brings versatility across first, left and third base; he hit .372 with two home runs and 12 RBIs in 13 games for Syracuse.
Official Statements & Responses
The Mets issued a press release confirming the roster moves, noting that the activation of A.J. Minter and Jared Young strengthens the team’s depth as it prepares for the upcoming series against the Cincinnati Reds. Manager Carlos Mendoza said he was confident that Taylor would be placed on the injured list after observing his discomfort during Monday’s loss.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Source 1 lists Minter’s age as 32, while Source 2 records him as 33. Both sources agree on the nature of his injury (left lat strain) but differ on the inclusion of a hip issue during rehab. No direct quotations from players or medical staff appear in the provided material, limiting insight into personal perspectives on the recoveries.
Upcoming Game and Outlook
The Mets will open the night’s contest against the Cincinnati Reds seeking to halt a four-game losing streak. With Minter and Young back on the active roster, New York hopes to stabilize its bullpen and solidify first-base production as the season progresses.
