The Mets have placed left-handed reliever A.J. Minter on the 15-day injured list due to a significant left lat strain that may require surgery, potentially ending his 2025 season. Minter, who has excelled with a 31.8% strikeout rate in his 11 innings this season, is now one of the few healthy lefties in the bullpen, as the Mets lack established veterans in the relief corps. Additionally, his injury could impact his contract situation, making it more likely he will exercise his $11M player option instead of opting for free agency.
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The Toronto Blue Jays plan to continue walking Shohei Ohtani after his record-setting performance of reaching base nine times in an 18-inning game against the Dodgers, where he hit two doubles and two home runs. Following a game-tying homer in the seventh inning, Jays manager John Schneider stated they aim to minimize Ohtani's impact at the plate, resulting in multiple intentional walks. Want More Context? 🔎
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