NEW YORK — Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday.
The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.
Multiple media outlets reported Minter, coming off left hip surgery, would be guaranteed $22 million and could opt out of the contract following the 2025 season.
The 31-year-old Minter has spent his entire eight-year major league career with the NL East rival Atlanta Braves, going 24-29 with a 3.28 ERA and 36 saves in 384 appearances — all in relief.
He was 5-4 with a 2.62 ERA and one save in 39 games last year, striking out 35 and walking 11 in 34.1 innings before season-ending surgery in August.
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