Twins star makes it clear they want trade help as Mets lefty joins roster

The Twins are looking poised to compete down the stretch. On Thursday night, the Mets traded reliever A.J. Minter to Minnesota in exchange for two prospects, Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick. In 23 appearances for the Mets this season, Minter recorded a 2.35 ERA. Earlier in the day, Kody Clemens hit a walk-off grand slam to complete a series win over the division rival Royals, leading the Twins into the final weekend before Monday’s trade deadline with a good feeling. Minnesota Twins’ Kody Clemens (2) is doused by teammates Ryan Kreidler, left, and Royce Lewis (23) after hitting a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Thursday, July 30, 2026, in Minneapolis. AP Photo/Abbie Parr The Twins entered Friday third in the AL Central, three games