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.

The Atlanta Braves claimed RHP Amos Willingham off waivers from the Washington Nationals Friday afternoon, and designated RHP Allan Winans for assignment. It’s not really a move that adds pitching depth to the organization,

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.

On Friday afternoon, another familiar face found a new uniform to play in for 2025 (and potentially beyond), as LHP A.J. Minter signed a two-year, $22 million deal with the New York Mets. Andy Martino of SNY was the first to report the news and Joel Sherman of the New York Post was the first to deliver the details on the deal.

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.