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Mets Notebook: A.J. Minter’s rehab assignment shut down
TL;DR
A.J. Minter's rehab assignment with the Mets has been shut down due to left hip discomfort. The team plans to give him a few days before he resumes throwing.
Key points
- A.J. Minter's rehab assignment has been shut down.
- He reported left hip discomfort to the Mets.
- Minter underwent hip surgery in August 2024.
- He had a successful minor league assignment with a 1.17 ERA.
- Mets are unsure if hip issues affected his pitching velocity.
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DENVER — A bullpen that could have used a boost and is in desperate need of a high-leverage arm will have to figure it out without the help of left-hander A.J. Minter. The Mets were set to activate the veteran reliever this weekend in Phoenix during a series against the Arizona Diamondbacks, but he felt something in his surgically repaired hip this week and reported it to the Mets, causing the Mets to end his rehab assignment.
“We pulled him off the rehab today,” manager Carlos Mendoza said Wednesday at Coors Field. “He has left hip discomfort. We’re not too concerned. We’ll probably give him a few days and then he’ll continue to throw.”
The 32-year-old Minter was coming off August 2024 hip labrum and microfracture surgery when the Mets signed him to a free-agent contract ahead of the 2025 season. He managed to start the season on time, but then suffered a lat avulsion in May of last year. Minter underwent surgery to repair the tear, ending his season prematurely.
Coming into spring training, he felt healthy, but the Mets put him on a slow progression to keep him that way. The former Atlanta Braves lefty appeared to be healthy during his minor league assignment as well, going 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA over eight appearances (7 2/3 innings). His velocity, however, never quite returned.
The Mets are unsure if his hip led to decreased velocity.
“I don’t know because there were days where we saw the velo at 92-93, and a couple at 94, but there were some at like 91,” Mendoza said. “I’ll have to talk to him personally.”
With two left-handed starters pitching in long relief roles at the moment, David Peterson and Sean Manaea, and a right-handed long man, Tobias Myers, the bullpen doesn’t function efficiently. Right-hander Huascar Brazobán has once again been relied on heavily early in the season, something that led to poor results from him in the middle of last year. The Mets have gone to Brazobán 15 times this season, including having him open for Peterson on Monday in a win over the .
Q&A
Why was A.J. Minter's rehab assignment shut down?
A.J. Minter's rehab assignment was shut down due to discomfort in his surgically repaired left hip.
What surgery did A.J. Minter undergo before joining the Mets?
A.J. Minter underwent hip labrum and microfracture surgery in August 2024 before signing with the Mets.
How did A.J. Minter perform during his minor league assignment?
During his minor league assignment, A.J. Minter went 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA over eight appearances.
What is the Mets' plan for A.J. Minter after his rehab assignment?
The Mets plan to give A.J. Minter a few days of rest before he continues to throw.