The Mets are going to be without one of their left-handed relievers for at least the next few weeks, after A.J. Minter was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain on Sunday. Right-han

The lefty left Saturday's game after throwing his ninth pitch. He signed a two-year deal with the Mets for $22 million in January.

New York Mets reliever A.J. Minter leaves game with injuryRegardless, he was out of the game, which meant another reliever had to come into the game right away. And New York manager Carlos Mendoza called on 27-year-old pitcher Max Kranick to come in completely cold,