A.J. Minter Experiencing Pectoral Tightness
10 months agoAtlanta Braves relief A.J. Minter (pectoral) was only able to throw nine eighth-inning pitches in Saturday's duel against the Tampa Bay Rays before exiting with left pectoral tightness. The 29-year-old's departure may have been a precautionary measure; Minter doesn't believe it's anything serious. It was perhaps the appropriate call against the suddenly scuffling Rays, who have struggled mightily offensively throughout their current home stand. Atlanta would go on to win the game 6-1. Minter should be considered day-to-day, and it would be somewhat surprising to see him in action during Sunday's matchup with the All-Star break around the corner. The veteran southpaw totes a 4.91 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, and 50:10 K:BB over 40 1/3 innings this year.
Source: Justin Toscano
Source: Justin Toscano