A.J. Minter’s long-awaited Mets return will come with lingering question
A.J. Minter is set to return to the New York Mets after a lengthy recovery from surgery to repair a torn lat. Despite a recent setback due to hip discomfort, he is expected to make his return soon, although concerns about his pitching velocity remain. Minter aims to compete effectively regardless of his speed, focusing on attacking the strike zone.
- ▪A.J. Minter has undergone multiple surgeries, including one for a torn lat last May.
- ▪He faced a setback in his recovery but is now close to returning to the Mets.
- ▪Minter's recent pitching velocity has been lower than in previous seasons, raising questions about his performance.
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MLB New York Mets A.J. Minter’s long-awaited Mets return will come with lingering question By Andrew Crane Published May 25, 2026, 8:35 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google By now, A.J. Minter has become familiar with surgeries and recoveries. In 2024, it was for his hip. Before that, it was Tommy John and thoracic outlet syndrome procedures at Texas A&M. But this one — surgery to repair a torn lat last May and the yearlong recovery that followed — has been a “weird one,” even by Minter’s standards. Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free It felt easy at first. Then, a rough patch followed.
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