As he always does, A.J. Minter provided a candid view of what he thinks. “Honestly, we don’t play this game to win a division and win a flag,” Minter said before Saturday’s game at Citi Field.

Atlanta Braves reliever A.J. Minter’s season has officially come to an end. The Braves announced the lefty will be out for the remainder of the year after undergoing left hip surgery in Nashville.

The Braves aren’t yet sure whether Minter will pitch again this season. He traveled to San Francisco with the team on Sunday night, but flew back to Atlanta on Monday for further evaluation.

SAN FRANCISCO – A.J. Minter might have thrown his final pitch for the Atlanta Braves, which is a sad possibility for a homegrown player who cares so much about the organization that drafted him.

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter (33) delivers to a Chicago Cubs batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Atlanta. The Braves won 2-0.

A.J. Minter has been tough on the Mets since his rookie season with the Atlanta Braves in 2017. The Mets will no longer have to face the lefty in the late innings of close games with the club ...

A.J. Minter has been tough on the Mets since his rookie season with the Atlanta Braves in 2017. The Mets will no longer have to face the lefty in the late innings of close games with the club ...

Atlanta Braves Bullpen Would Benefit From Re-Signing AJ Minter It would be wise for the Braves to hang on to a proven reliable arm for next season Harrison Smajovits | Nov 17, 2024 ...

The top Atlanta Braves free agent remaining this offseason is drawing interest from potentially multiple teams in the AL East.

Former Atlanta Braves reliever AJ Minter has love for the franchise, but he proved Alex Anthopoulos right by signing with the Mets.

In recent years, A.J. Minter has been an essential part of the Atlanta bullpen. As a failed starter, Minter was able to provide the Braves with a reliable long-relief option in late-inning high ...

The Atlanta Braves have already suffered major injuries to key pitchers and sluggers. Now the bullpen is having its turn with A.J. Minter heading for surgery.