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Mets Keeping 9-Year Veteran On $11 Million Deal: Report

Mets Keeping 9-Year Veteran On $11 Million Deal: Report

Summary

The New York Mets pitcher A.J. Minter will stay with the team for the 2026 season by choosing to use his player option. Minter, who joined the Mets on a two-year, $22 million contract that includes an option for $11 million in 2026, has decided to continue playing in New York. In the previous season, he pitched in 13 games with an impressive performance.

Key Facts

  • A.J. Minter is a pitcher for the New York Mets.
  • He has decided to use his player option to stay with the Mets for the 2026 season.
  • Minter's option for 2026 is valued at $11 million.
  • In 2025, Minter pitched in 13 games and performed well with a 1.64 ERA.
  • ERA, or Earned Run Average, measures a pitcher's effectiveness by calculating the average number of earned runs they allow per nine innings.
  • Minter is a seasoned player with nine years of MLB experience and a career ERA of 3.23.
  • The Mets' bullpen is under scrutiny, particularly with Edwin Díaz possibly leaving, making Minter's return significant.
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