The Minnesota Twins announced a trade that sends infielder Billy Amick and prospect Benny Agbayani to the New York Mets in exchange for left‑handed reliever A.J. Minter, a move that could reshape the club’s bullpen as the trade deadline looms.
Amick’s College Journey and Professional Promise
Amick, a power‑hitting infielder who was drafted in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft, is currently slashing .217/.338/.482 with 23 home runs, 14 doubles and 72 RBIs across 86 games for the Twins’ Double‑A affiliate in Wichita. The numbers put him on pace for roughly 43 homers and 136 RBIs over a full 162‑game schedule.
The transaction comes as Minnesota sits at 55‑55, just three games back in the AL Central and a single game away from the final American League wild‑card spot. A win over Kansas City on Thursday night lifted the club to that record, underscoring the urgency of bolstering a roster that is knocking on the postseason door.
Minter, 28, brings a 2.35 ERA and a 1.00 WHIP in 23 innings this season, though his campaign has been interrupted by a hip injury that has kept him out of action for several weeks. The left‑hander’s ability to shut down opposing offenses makes him an attractive piece for a Twins team looking to tighten late‑game situations.
Amick’s collegiate pedigree adds a narrative layer to the deal. After a standout season at Tennessee, where he helped the Volunteers capture their first national championship, he hit .306 with 23 homers, 38 extra‑base hits and 65 RBIs. He was later sidelined for multiple weeks by an appendectomy but still managed to post a .217/.338/.482 line in the minors.
The trade also highlights the growing influence of baseball coverage platforms such as ESPN, which have been tracking the move closely. For fans, the deal represents a blend of proven major‑league experience and high‑upside prospect talent heading to New York.