Former Atlanta Braves reliever AJ Minter has love for the franchise, but he proved Alex Anthopoulos right by signing with the Mets.

Left-hander A.J. Minter and the New York Mets have finalized a $22 million, two-year contract. Minter can opt out after the 2025 World Series and become a free agent again.

The Atlanta Braves bid another farewell to a fan-favorite, as free agent A.J. Minter inked a two-year, $22M deal with the New York Mets. The left-hander has suited up for the Braves since he debuted with them in 2017.

Minter is the second addition for the Mets this week, with the club bringing back DH/OF Jesse Winker on a one-year deal Thursday.

The New York Mets have reached an agreement with free-agent lefty reliever A.J. Minter, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Minter is slated to make $22 million over a two-year term. He will have the ability to opt out and return to the free-agent market after the first season if he so desires.

According to Andy Martino, Braves fan favorite A.J. Minter is signing a free agent deal with the New York Mets. It is pending a physical, which is notable considering Minter underwent hip surgery that ended his season,

The Mets are hoping that A.J. Minter can be a quality left-hander at the back end of the bullpen. That’s why they signed him to a two-year deal worth $22 million with a player opt-out after the 2025 season.

The New York Mets have been actively seeking additional bullpen pieces over the past few weeks, and have been linked to several top-tier relievers. One player

Relief pitcher Jesse Chavez has inked a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers. We have seen this movie before.

Following the Jurickson Profar signing, what’s next for the Atlanta Braves? Many fans would point to the pitching staff, which makes sense. The club has watched three staples of their staff walk in free agency.

The MLB offseason is heating up as Alex Bregman’s potential return to the Houston Astros takes center stage. Once linked to the Red Sox, Tigers, and Mets, Bregman now seems likely to reunite with the Astros,

While the Jurickson Profar signing filled the Braves single biggest need in the outfield, there are still holes to patch up. I’d argue the bullpen should take precedence over the rotation.