The New York Mets' bullpen has been solid, but there is room for the group to improve. Injuries have created a need for the ...

Velocity has never been Raley’s calling card, more reliant on movement and execution, but more velocity always helps. Granted ...

Raley is nearing a return from his rehab stint, and the Mets hope to get at least a few other arms back in time. But others — ...

Mets reliever Brooks Raley, currently on a rehab assignment, said his goal is to work his way back into a high-leverage role ...

Minter, now with the Mets, was dealing with back soreness at the time that was a precursor to realizing the hip discomfort he had endured for years was something beyond normal wear and tear.

The Mets signed the veteran last offseason to a two-year contract worth $22 million that contains an opt-out after this season. Minter was coming off hip surgery from last summer with the Braves.

Mets pitcher A.J. Minter (33) picks up a ground ball and completes the out to first base in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium.

Minter was pitching well for the Mets, working to a 1.64 ERA in 13 appearances while striking out 14 batters in 11 innings pitched, so his loss was definitely a blow to the bullpen.

The Mets will be without A.J. Minter for the rest of this season and perhaps into next year, with the left-hander set for surgery to repair a torn lat. Minter, speaking for the first time Friday ...

I n the second of two mid-market signings from last week, the Mets added A.J. Minter to their bullpen on a two-year, $22 million deal. The deal also includes an opt-out after the first year.

Minter, now with the Mets, was dealing with back soreness at the time that was a precursor to realizing the hip discomfort he had endured for years was something beyond normal wear and tear.