FLUSHING, N.Y. – The New York Mets announced today the signing of left-handed pitcher A.J. Minter to a two-year contract, with a player opt-out after the 2025 season.
A.J. Minter’s Career Highlights:
- Age: 31
- Previous Team: Atlanta Braves
- Career Stats: 3.28 ERA (127 ER/348.2 IP), 36 saves, 114 holds, and 422 strikeouts over parts of eight years
“We are thrilled to add A.J. to our team,” said Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns. “A.J. has proved to be one of the most consistent and effective relievers in baseball, and we believe he will add an important element to our bullpen.”
Notable Achievements:
- ERA Below 3.00 & Strikeout Percentage Over 30%: Minter is one of 11 pitchers in the majors since 2022 to achieve this (min. 150 appearances).
- Second-Half ERA: 1.98, the seventh-lowest since 2022 (min. 60 outings).
- Performance Against Batters: Held left-handed batters to a .220 average and right-handers to a .232 average.
Recent Performance:
- Appeared in 60 or more games in three of the last four years.
- 2024: Posted a 2.62 ERA (10 ER/34.1 IP) in 39 games.
- 2023: Recorded a 3.76 ERA (27 ER/64.2 IP) with 10 saves, 21 holds, and 82 strikeouts in 70 games.
Career Stats Against National League East:
- ERA: 2.87 (53 ER/166.1 IP) in 178 games.
- Postseason Performance: 3-1 with a 2.88 ERA (8 ER/25.0 IP) in 20 career postseason games.
Minter’s addition strengthens the Mets’ bullpen with his consistent performance and experience. Mets fans can look forward to seeing him in action this season.
