A key Braves reliever is nearing a return.
The Atlanta Braves are closing in on getting another key piece back from injury. Lefty reliever A.J. Minter is scheduled to make a rehab appearance Saturday with the Rome Emperors. Minter was placed on the injured list on May 30 due to left hip inflammation.
“Stand up, and get crunk!”
AJ Minter is set to make a Major League Rehab Appearance tomorrow with the Rome Emperors.
— Rome Emperors (@GoEmperors) June 22, 2024
Minter has appeared in 25 games and has a 2.95 ERA and a 4.88 FIP in 21 1⁄3 innings.
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