The Atlanta Braves could turn to an old veteran, who recently told The San Francisco Chronicle that he intends to pitch in 2025, to fill their bullpen void.

The New York Mets have reached an agreement with free-agent lefty reliever A.J. Minter, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Minter is slated to make $22 million over a two-year term. He will have the ability to opt out and return to the free-agent market after the first season if he so desires.

The Atlanta Braves have lost yet another part of their 2021 World Series roster after A.J. Minter signed with the Mets.

The Atlanta Braves bid another farewell to a fan-favorite, as free agent A.J. Minter inked a two-year, $22M deal with the New York Mets. The left-hander has suited up for the Braves since he debuted with them in 2017.

NEW YORK (AP) — Turning their attention to the bullpen, the New York Mets have agreed with free agent left-hander A.J. Minter on a two-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.

Minter is the second addition for the Mets this week, with the club bringing back DH/OF Jesse Winker on a one-year deal Thursday.

According to Andy Martino, Braves fan favorite A.J. Minter is signing a free agent deal with the New York Mets. It is pending a physical, which is notable considering Minter underwent hip surgery that ended his season,

The addition occurred a day after the Mets, moving forward with their offseason plan with the belief Pete Alonso will sign elsewhere, reunited with Jesse Winker on a one-year contract worth $7.5 million. Tanner Scott, who is regarded as the top reliever on the free-agent market, met with club officials earlier this month.

The Braves bullpen has lost some critical pieces from the 2024 team. A.J. Minter -- a stalwart in Atlanta for a half-decade -- recently signed with the

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter identified the most realistic free agent addition for the Atlanta Braves before Spring Training.

Minter underwent season-ending left hip surgery in September involving a labrum repair, hip impingement and a lesion on the femur. He originally delayed the surgery with a month of rest last season, idling from May until he returned in July.

After hinting at significant adds, Alex Anthopoulos has only lost players this winter, and now another Brave has chosen a division rival in free agency.