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Braves Lose Longtime Lefty to NL East Rival in Free Agency

Another longtime member of the Atlanta Braves is heading elsewhere. According to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, left-handed reliever AJ Minter has agreed to a two-year deal worth $22 million with the rival New York Mets.

Heyman added that this deal has an opt-out after the first year and is pending a physical.

Minter has player opt-out after year 1 https://t.co/VhzdziXnCz

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 17, 2025

The Mets had been linked to a few relievers recently, including free-agent and Braves target lefty Tanner Scott.