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Twins Trade Prospects for LHP A.J. Minter from Mets

7/31/2026

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The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the Mets before the August 3 deadline.
In return, the Mets received Twins prospects third baseman Billy Amick and infielder Bruin Agbayani.
Minter, 32, posted a 2.35 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 23 appearances this season.
The trade addresses Minnesota’s left-handed bullpen need after Anthony Banda’s lat strain, with the Twins sitting 55-55, three games behind the White Sox.

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Story summary

The Minnesota Twins acquired left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the Mets before the August 3 deadline.
In return, the Mets received Twins prospects third baseman Billy Amick and infielder Bruin Agbayani.
Minter, 32, posted a 2.35 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 20 strikeouts in 23 appearances this season.
The trade addresses Minnesota’s left-handed bullpen need after Anthony Banda’s lat strain, with the Twins sitting 55-55, three games behind the White Sox.