FEBRUARY 14 • AJC.COM
A.J. MINTER #33 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
5-4 W-L •
1.02 WHIP •
2.62 ERA
5-4 W-L
1.02 WHIP
2.62 ERA
'World Series or bust:' Braves pitcher A.J. Minter at spring training Braves reliever A.J. Minter said Atlanta will be motivated by last year's NLDS loss to Philly, and the expectation should be to win a World...
Fried avoids hearing, Minter gets raise at arbitration deadline ATLANTA -- Max Fried avoided going to an arbitration hearing for the first time in the past three years and A.J. Minter gained a nice raise...
JANUARY 11 • MLB.COM
Receives $6.22 million from Atlanta Atlanta and Minter avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $6.22 million contract, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.
Impact It's a well-earned raise for Minter in his final year of arbitration eligibility. The left-hander's 3.76 ERA in 2023 was a tad elevated, but he boasted an 82:21 K:BB over 64.2 innings while notching 10 saves. Minter will be counted on in high-leverage spots again in 2024.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Makes return from IL Atlanta reinstated Minter (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list Monday.
Impact Minter will assume the 26-man active roster spot of right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver, who was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett after making a spot start in Sunday's win over the Brewers. The southpaw had been on the shelf since the All-Star break due to shoulder inflammation but received the green light to rejoin Atlanta after tossing a pair of scoreless innings over his two rehab appearances with Gwinnett. He should settle back in as one of the top setup men for closer Raisel Iglesias.
JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Reliever A.J. Minter will make a second rehab... - The Athletic Reliever A.J. Minter will make a second rehab appearance Friday with Triple-A Gwinnett at Jacksonville. He threw a scoreless inning with two...
JULY 28, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Rehab appearance on tap Minter (shoulder) will make a rehab appearance at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Minter has been on the injured list since mid-July due to mild left shoulder inflammation, but he felt good after throwing a bullpen session Saturday. His rehab assignment should be the final step in his recovery process before he's cleared to rejoin Atlanta's bullpen.
JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws bullpen session Minter (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Saturday, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Minter felt good during and after the workout, and manager Brian Snitker said he could soon head out on a minor-league rehab assignment. The 29-year-old reliever has been on the injured list since July 15 due to mild left shoulder inflammation.
JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Braves placed lefty reliever A.J. Minter on the... - The Athletic Braves placed lefty reliever A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation, backdated to July 12. He had mild tight...
JULY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lands on injured list Atlanta placed Minter on the 15-day injured list Saturday with left shoulder inflammation, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Minter was pulled from his last appearance July 8 with pectoral tightness, but it now seems to be his shoulder that is bothering him. The team seems to be taking a cautious approach with Minter's injury so it is likely that Minter will be able to return when he's first eligible July 27. Dereck Rodriguez was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett in a corresponding move.
JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: A.J. Minter thought he'd be ready to pitch when... - The Athletic A.J. Minter thought he'd be ready to pitch when play resumed after the All-Star break, but the lefty reliever is still "day to day" accordin...
JULY 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
David O'Brien: Reliever A.J. Minter, who left Saturday's game... - The Athletic Reliever A.J. Minter, who left Saturday's game with tightness in left pectoral, said he woke Sunday feeling good. "I haven’t really tested i...
JULY 9, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Exited with pectoral tightness Minter exited his appearance Saturday against the Rays due to left pectoral tightness, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Minter was lifted after facing one batter in the eighth inning. He and the team have both suggested that the injury isn't serious and that he exited out of precaution. Even so, he may be unavailable for Sunday's contest, which would give him six days to heal across the All-Star break. w
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Minter exited Saturday's game against the Rays with an apparent injury, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.
Impact Minter was called upon to work the eighth inning while protecting a four-run lead. He retired the first batter he faced but was forced from the game immediately after. The nature of the issue is currently unclear.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches save No. 10 Minter struck out the only batter he faced to record his 10th save of the season in a 6-5 win over the Tigers during the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader.
Impact Raisel Iglesias worked the ninth inning in the matinee in a non-save situation, so Minter got the call in the nightcap after Joe Jimenez had breezed through the eighth and got the first two outs in the ninth. The southpaw has three saves in his last four games, and while Iglesias remains Atlanta's closer, manager Brian Snitker will likely continue to turn to Minter when the former is unavailable. His current form likely has something to do with that trust -- over his last eight appearances he's allowed just one hit, a solo home run, and has a 9:1 K:BB through 7.2 innings.
JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Nabs second save in four days Minter earned a save against the Nationals on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit in one inning.
Impact Closer Raisel Iglesias pitched each of the previous two days for Atlanta, so Minter was called upon to close things out with the team up by three runs in the ninth inning. Minter served up a homer to Stone Garrett to begin his outing but retired the next three batters to close things out. It was the second save in four days for Minter, who is now up to nine on the season. He's clearly Atlanta's first choice to close when Iglesias is unavailable, but that likely won't amount to enough opportunities to notch more than a handful of additional saves the remainder of the campaign.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Notches save Wednesday Minter earned a save over the Mets on Wednesday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.
Impact Minter worked as Atlanta's closer early in the campaign, but coming into Wednesday he hadn't picked up a save in over a month. However, Raisel Iglesias had pitched on three of the past four days, so Minter was summoned from the bullpen to protect a 7-5 lead in the ninth inning. The southpaw needed just 10 pitches to retire all three batters he faced and close out the contest. Minter hasn't given up a run over his past six outings, but he's not likely to see many more save chances with Iglesias in firm control of the team's closer role.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Resurgent A.J. Minter closes out Braves' comeback over Mets, far from 8.05 ERA of mid-May Three weeks ago, Minter's ERA was sky high. But with a 1.92 ERA in his past 10 appearances, things are trending in the right direction.
JUNE 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Picks up win in Arizona Minter (3-5) collected the win in Sunday's come-from-behind victory over the Diamondbacks, striking out one in two-thirds of an inning without allowing a run.
Impact He needed 10 pitches (seven strikes) to notch the final two outs of the eighth inning and preserve a one-run deficit, making Minter the pitcher of record when Eddie Rosario launched a grand slam in the top of the ninth. The southpaw has struggled with his consistency this season, and since Raisel Iglesias returned from the IL in early May and reclaimed the closer role, Minter has a 5.06 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB over 10.2 innings.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: Braves A.J. Minter and Jesse Chavez have 20... - The Athletic Braves A.J. Minter and Jesse Chavez have 20 appearances apiece, tied with three other relievers for the NL lead. Minter’s 8.05 ERA is second...
MAY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Picks up save Thursday Minter allowed a hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 6-3 win over Miami.
Impact Minter's had some trouble in recent outings, but Atlanta's lead was never in danger Thursday. This was just his third scoreless effort in his last seven appearances. He's now at a 7.47 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 19:3 K:BB across 15.2 innings this season, and he's also gone 7-for-9 in save chances.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs sixth save Minter earned a save in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing one run on one hit while striking out one batter over one inning.
Impact Minter inherited a 9-7 lead in the ninth inning and retired the first two batters he faced. Eduardo Escobar then tagged him for a solo homer, but Minter got Brett Baty to line out to end the contest and earn the save. Despite the successful outcome, the run the southpaw allowed marked the fourth time in his past five outings that he has been scored upon. Over that stretch, Minter has taken three losses and a blown save while allowing 11 earned runs across 4.2 frames. With Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) expected back by the end of the week, Minter probably won't hang onto the closer role much longer.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Stunned by Miami Minter (1-3) took the loss in Thursday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins. He allowed five runs on five hits while striking out two over two-thirds of an inning.
Impact Minter entered the ninth inning with a 4-0 lead. He'd ultimately surrender five runs on five hits en route to a 5-4 loss. Minter has struggled mightily recently, allowing 10 earned runs in his last 3.2 innings. His ERA is up to 8.53 with a 1.42 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB while going 5-for-7 in save opportunities. Minter was likely to lose the closing role with Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) nearing a return, though his recent performance may force Atlanta to expedite a change in the back of their bullpen.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David O'Brien: A.J. Minter gave up 10 hits and 10 runs in 3... - The Athletic A.J. Minter gave up 10 hits and 10 runs in 3 2/3 innings during his four appearances on the Braves' homestand, ballooning his ERA from 2.00...
APRIL 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lands fifth save Minter picked up the save Wednesday against the Marlins. He allowed no runs on no hits and no walks while striking out two over one inning.
Impact Minter bounced back from a poor last two appearances, posting a clean inning to secure the win for Atlanta while fanning two. Prior to Wednesday's outing, Minter had allowed five runs in two innings and took the loss in each contest. the 29-year-old has struggled as a replacement for Rasiel Iglesias, having blown two saves and owning a 5.25 ERA through 12.0 innings.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
