A.J. Minter threw live batting practice session for the first time on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Minter faced live hitters for the first time since his surgery. He'll likely throw at least one or two more sessions before he is cleared to pitch in a spring training game.

Mets reliever A.J. Minter believes he can regain his peak velocity following hip surgery last August, per Tim Britton of The Athletic.

Fantasy Impact

Minter saw a steady decline in his fastball velocity over the past two seasons, dropping from a career-high 96.7 mph in 2022 to just 94.6 mph in 2024. That dip coincided with a drop in strikeout rate from 34.7% to 26.1%. The left-hander credits biomechanical adjustments for helping him rediscover his lower-body mechanics, which he believes will restore his velocity. While the Mets are easing him into action this spring, Minter is expected to be a key piece of the bullpen early in the season, potentially even by Opening Day.

A.J. Minter is not considered a lock to be healthy for Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

The Mets remain "optimistic" Minter will be healthy by Opening Day. He is continuing to work his way back from from hip labrum surgery.

A.J. Minter said he expects to be healthy heading into Opening Day.

Fantasy Impact

Minter signed a two-year deal with the Mets last week. He is expected to hold a high leverage role in their bullpen.

The Mets agreed to a deal with reliever A.J. Minter.

Fantasy Impact

The deal is expected to be for $22 million over two years. There is also a player option after the 2025 season. It is currently pending his physical. He'll hold a high-leverage role at the end of the Mets bullpen assuming the deal goes through.