As the trade deadline quickly approaches, the Mets have made the first of what is expected to be several moves before the deadline. The Mets traded relief pitcher AJ Minter to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for two Minor League infield prospects, Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani. After a disappointing season, this jumpstarts the Mets trade deadline sell-off.
Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, sources tell ESPN.

The Mets' selling starts with one of the top relievers on the market. There will be many more Mets deals to come before Aug. 3.
Minter has been a bright spot for the Mets in relief with a 1-1 record, 2.35 ERA, and 20 strikeouts in the 2026 season. The Twins currently rank 27th in ERA in relief pitching, so Minter should bring a boost to their lackluster bullpen.
The Twins currently sit at .500 with a 55-55 record as they continue to fight for a Wild Card spot, currently one game back of the Guardians for the third spot in the AL.
Minter has only seen the mound for 23 innings this season with the Metropolitans, but his usage should increase with his new team in Minnesota, who are in desperate need of a reliable relief pitcher out of the bullpen.

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