EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe last-place New York Mets, in what could be the first of multiple deals ahead of the trade deadline, have sent left-handed relief pitcher A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins for two prospects, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.In return, the Mets received infielder Billy Amick and infielder Bruin Agbayani -- the son of former longtime Mets outfielder Benny Agbayani.Minter, 32, is 1-1 with a 2.35 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 23 innings pitched this season -- his second with the Mets. He spent his first eight seasons with the Atlanta Braves and has a career 25-30 mark with a 3.18 ERA.The Twins are in third place in the American League Central, three games behind the Chicago White Sox and one game back of the Cleveland Guardians. The wild-card race puts them even closer to postseason contention, one game behind the Guardians for the third and final spot.The MLB trade deadline is 6 p.m. ET Monday.
