A.J. Minter

A.J. Minter has exercised his $11 million player option with the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Minter underwent season-ending lat surgery in early May and was limited to just 13 outings with the Mets. He is expected to be ready for the start of spring training.

A.J. Minter is scheduled to undergo surgery on May 12 to repair a torn left lat.

Fantasy Impact

Minter was off to a strong start in his first season with the Mets, posting a 1.80 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over 11 innings. His season-ending injury, combined with Danny Young undergoing Tommy John surgery, leaves Genesis Cabrera as the only left-handed arm in New York’s bullpen. The Mets will likely need to consider internal call-ups or external additions to address the imbalance, especially for lefty-on-lefty situations.

The Mets transferred A.J. Minter to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

Minter is expected to require surgery, which may sideline him for the rest of the season.

A.J. Minter is expected to need surgery for his torn lat, per manager Carlos Mendoza.

Fantasy Impact

Minter's season would be over if he has to have lat surgery. The 31-year-old had a 1.64 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in 13 games prior to the injury.

The Mets have placed A.J. Minter on the 15-day IL with a left lat strain.

Fantasy Impact

Minter was removed from his relief outing Saturday with a lat injury. The Mets have recalled Jose Urena from Triple-A Syracuse to take Minter's spot in the bullpen.