A.J. MINTER NEWS

Blows save against Astros Minter (1-2) blew the save and took the loss Sunday, coughing up three runs on three hits and a walk in one inning as Atlanta fell 5-2 to the Astros. He struck out three.

Impact It was a tough outing for the southpaw, who entered the game with the bases loaded and two outs in the top of the eighth inning and promptly allowed a two-run single to Yordan Alvarez to tie the game. Minter then gave up another run himself before getting the hook in the ninth and watching Danny Young allow two of the runners he inherited to cross the plate. Minter has been tagged for five runs over his last two appearances, sending his ERA soaring to 5.73, and he's just 4-for-6 in converting save chances. With Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) set to throw live batting practice Monday before embarking on a rehab assignment, Minter's stint as closer could be ending on a sour note.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Braves backup closer A.J. Minter on his blown... - The Athletic Braves backup closer A.J. Minter on his blown save and loss Sunday: "I don’t know what I could change. Just went out there and made some pre...

APRIL 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

David O'Brien: A.J. Minter in the 8th inning with a 2-0 lead... - The Athletic A.J. Minter in the 8th inning with a 2-0 lead and bases loaded Sunday vs. Houston, and allowed two inherited runners to score. Then he was c...

APRIL 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches fourth save Minter picked up a save against San Diego on Monday with a scoreless inning of work during which he struck out one batter.

Impact Minter entered the contest in the ninth frame with Atlanta up two runs. The southpaw needed just 10 pitches to retire the side in order and secure a save for the second straight day. Minter has been very effective as Atlanta's closer with Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) on the injured list, going 4-for-5 in save chances and posting a 2.00 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB over nine innings. Iglesias is likely to be out for at least another week, so Minter will retain short-term fantasy value, though there's a strong chance that he'll be cast back to a setup role once Iglesias returns.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fried shuts down Padres, Riley hits 2-run homer for Braves

Max Fried held sputtering San Diego in check for five innings in his return from the injured list, and Austin Riley hit a two-run homer as the Atlanta Braves beat the Padres 2-0 fo...

APRIL 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up third save Minter picked up the save with a scoreless ninth inning to close Sunday's victory over the Royals. He had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner.

Impact Minter entered the ninth inning protecting a 5-4 lead and quickly retired Matt Duffy and Nicky Lopez before striking out Bobby Witt to earn his fourth save. Minter has allowed only two runs through eight innings of relief work and has converted on three of four save opportunities this season.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags second save Minter earned the save against the Reds on Wednesday with a perfect inning of work during which he struck out one batter.

Impact After Atlanta took a one-run lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, the team turned to Minter to close things out in the ninth. He needed just 13 pitches to do so, retiring the side in order and fanning Jonathan India to record the final out. Minter has converted two of three save chances this season and has held the opponent scoreless in all but one of his seven outings thus far.

APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fumbles save chance Minter allowed two runs on three hits in one inning during Monday's win over the Reds. He was charged with a blown save.

Impact Minter was tasked with protecting a 3-1 lead in the ninth inning but he quickly gave it up before recording an out. He escaped before the Reds could take the lead and Atlanta ended up winning in the 10th inning on Sean Murphy's walkoff shot. Minter had tossed five shutout innings with one save prior to Monday's poor outing.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Murphy's 2-run homer in 10th powers Braves past Reds, 5-4

Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning and the Atlanta Braves recovered after blowing a two-run lead in the ninth to beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4

APRIL 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs win Thursday Minter (1-0) picked up the win in Thursday's 7-6 victory over the Padres, giving up a hit and a walk in a scoreless ninth inning while striking out one.

Impact The southpaw walked the first batter he faced in the top of the ninth and put runners on first and second with one out, but Minter coaxed a double play out of Xander Bogaerts to escape the jam. He was then rewarded with the win after Orlando Arcia's walkoff single in the bottom of the frame. Minter hasn't allowed a run through four innings to begin the season, collecting a win and and save in his four appearances, and with Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) still not throwing, his stint as Atlanta's closer should last at least another couple weeks, if not right on into May.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arcia delivers winning hit in 9th, Braves beat Padres 7-6

Orlando Arcia singled in the winning run in the ninth inning for his third hit and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 7-6 on Thursday night in their home opener

APRIL 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches first save Minter picked up the save with a scoreless ninth inning to close out Tuesday's 4-1 victory over St. Louis. He had one strikeout and didn't allow a baserunner.

Impact Minter needed just 11 pitches to retire the side in order and secure his first save of the season. The left-hander is coming off a dominant 2022 campaign during which he had a 2.06 ERA and 94:15 K:BB across 70 innings, and he should continue to operate as Atlanta's fill-in closer until Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) is able to return from the injured list.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Riley homers again as Braves beat Cardinals 4-1

Austin Riley hit a two-run homer and Dylan Dodd pitched five strong innings in his major league debut, helping the Atlanta Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-1

APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Works ninth in non-save situation Minter walked one and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Thursday's during a 7-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact Atlanta was only up 4-2 heading into the top of the ninth but tacked on three more runs in its half of the frame, erasing the save situation for Minter. It's still reassuring that he was the clear choice to close out of the game for manager Brian Snitker, but with Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) hoping to return in mid-April, there may be only a handful of save opportunities for Minter before he gets bumped back to a setup role.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves closer Iglesias headed to IL with inflamed shoulder

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias will open the season on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation

MARCH 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely first in line for saves Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said Thursday that Minter "obviously would be the obvious guy" to fill in at closer while Raisel Iglesias (shoulder) is sidelined, Justin Toscano of t...

Impact Snitker did backtrack a bit after that, adding that "it may be a matchup scenario-type thing." Still, it seems telling that Minter is the first guy that came to mind when the manager was asked the question, likely putting him at the top of the pecking order. Joe Jimenez is probably next in line. Atlanta is hopeful that Iglesias will need only a minimum stay on the injured list.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could fill in at closer Raisel Iglesias was diagnosed with low-grade shoulder inflammation Thursday and will begin the season on the injured list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports, and Minter could be in li...

Impact Iglesias will be shut down for at least the next week while he deals with the shoulder issue. Minter has had a rough spring but remains the probable fill-in option for Iglesias after posting a brilliant 2.06 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 94:15 K:BB over 70 innings during 2022. Joe Jimenez is also a candidate.

MARCH 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clean outing Monday Minter gave up two hits and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning during Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays.

Impact Not that it means much, but Minter did pick up the save. The southpaw will be one of Raisel Iglesias' primary setup men this season and one of the top high-leverage options in the Atlanta bullpen, and in that role in 2022, Minter piled up a league-leading 35 holds with five wins and five saves in addition to his stellar 2.06 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 34.7 percent strikeout rate.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves' A.J. Minter entering 2023 season with goal in mind If Braves reliever A.J. Minter has a successful 2023 season, he already knows why: He kept the walks to a minimum.

MARCH 8, 2023 • AJC.COM

Avoids arbitration with Atlanta Minter signed a one-year, $4.3 million contract with Atlanta on Friday to avoid arbitration.

Impact Minter was one of the best relievers in baseball in 2022, collecting a 2.06 ERA, five saves and a 94:15 K:BB over 70 innings with a major-league leading 35 holds. He'll presumably enter 2023 in a high-leverage role once again, but behind Raisel Iglesias in the pecking order for saves in Atlanta's bullpen.

JANUARY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wright outduels Wheeler, Braves blank Phils 3-0 to even NLDS

Kyle Wright threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler, and the Atlanta Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Phillies' Robertson injured celebrating, off NLDS roster

Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-c...

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves beat Marlins 2-1, clinch 5th straight NL East title

William Contreras hit the go-ahead run in the fifth, and the Atlanta Braves clinched their fifth consecutive NL East title by defeating the Miami Marlins 2-1

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third straight game, Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning, and Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-3,...

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wright wins 20th, Braves beat Phils to trim NL East deficit

Kyle Wright became the first 20-game winner in the majors this season and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 6-3 to stop a three-game losing streak

SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS