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The New York Mets, currently occupying the bottom of their division, have made the first move ahead of the trade deadline by sending left-handed reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins. According to ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Mets received infielders Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani, the latter being the son of former Mets outfielder Benny Agbayani.
Minter, 32, has posted a 1-1 record with a 2.35 ERA and 20 strikeouts over 23 innings this season, his second with the Mets. He spent his first eight major league seasons with the Atlanta Braves, compiling a career record of 25-30 with a 3.18 ERA.
Key Analysis
The Twins, sitting third in the American League Central, are three games behind the Chicago White Sox and one game back of the Cleveland Guardians. They are also in the thick of the wild-card race, trailing the Guardians by one game for the final spot. The trade deadline is set for 6 p.m. ET Monday, and this move could signal more activity for both teams as they look to bolster their rosters for the postseason push.
Originally reported by espn.