Mets’ A.J. Minter out for season, set to undergo lat surgery
The New York Mets have been hit with a series of injuries that have impacted their roster in a significant way. A.J. Minter, the left-handed reliever, will miss the rest of the season due to a torn lat that requires surgery. Minter, who signed a two-year contract with the Mets last offseason, had been dealing with discomfort since his hip surgery last summer with the Braves.
In addition to Minter, another lefty reliever, Danny Young, has opted for Tommy John surgery after being diagnosed with ligament damage in his elbow. This further depletes the Mets’ bullpen depth and adds to their injury concerns.
Brett Baty, the 25-year-old infielder who was recently sent down to Triple-A Syracuse, has been recalled to provide the Mets with a left-handed bat. Baty, who had been dealing with a sore right big toe, struggled initially but showed improvement in his last week with the team.
The Mets made these roster moves due to the injury to Jesse Winker, who was placed on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain. Winker will be out for six to eight weeks, leaving a gap in the outfield that Baty will look to fill.
On a positive note, Jacob Reimer and Zach Thornton, young prospects in the Mets’ farm system, have been recognized for their outstanding performances in the South Atlantic League. Reimer, a third baseman, was named Player of the Month after a strong showing in April, while Thornton, a left-handed pitcher, earned Pitcher of the Month honors for his stellar performance on the mound.
Overall, the Mets will need to navigate through these injuries and rely on their depth to stay competitive in a tough NL East division. The upcoming weeks will be crucial as they look to weather the storm and keep their postseason hopes alive.
