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Braves reliever A.J. Minter fans three in minor-league inning

Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter (33) delivers to a Chicago Cubs batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)

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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter (33) delivers to a Chicago Cubs batter during the ninth inning at Truist Park, Monday, May 13, 2024, in Atlanta. (Jason Getz / AJC)
By AJC Sports
June 23, 2024

Braves reliever A.J. Minter threw an inning for High-A Rome Saturday as he begins a rehab assignment.

Minter started the Emperors’ home game against the Greenville Drive and pitched one inning and struck out three batters. He allowed a hit and an unearned run. Minter threw 21 pitches, 14 for strikes. Rome won the game 5-3.

Minter, a key left-hander in the Braves’ bullpen, is recovering from a left hip impingement.

He has pitched in 25 games for the Braves this season and has a 5-3 record, a save and a 2.95 ERA. He has 23 strikeouts in 21 1/3 innings.

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