Mets' A.J. Minter to Undergo Season-Ending Surgery

New York Mets reliever A.J. Minter will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn left lat muscle after being moved to the 60-day injured list. Minter had been a highly effective addition to the Mets’ bullpen, posting a 1.64 ERA and high strikeout rate over 13 appearances before the injury. This marks the second consecutive season-ending injury for Minter, who underwent hip surgery last year during his final season with the Braves before signing a two-year deal with New York. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza confirmed that Minter had explored other treatment options before deciding on surgery. Additionally, Mets designated hitter Jesse Winker will miss six to eight weeks with a moderate oblique strain. These injuries are significant setbacks for the Mets, who have relied on both players during the early part of the season.