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Twins acquire veteran reliever A.J. Minter from the last-place Mets for a pair of infield prospects
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further information about the trade and the players involved can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
A recent trade involves the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets. The Twins bolstered their bullpen by acquiring a left-handed reliever. In exchange, the Mets received two minor league infielders.
The infielders are young players, one of whom is the son of a former Mets player. This player has experienced injuries and has limited playing time. His father has expressed support for his son's new opportunity.
Further information about the trade and the players involved can be found through local news sources, including KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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