A.J. Minter Targets May Return Following Lat Muscle Surgery

Mets reliever A.J. Minter is progressing through rehab after a 2025 season-ending lat muscle tear. The 32-year-old lefty, who has previously undergone Tommy John and thoracic outlet surgeries, recently completed his third live batting practice session. While he hopes to appear in a Grapefruit League game, he will not be available for the season's first month. Minter, who expressed frustration over missing last year's playoff push, is currently hitting 92-93 mph on his fastball.