Minter (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Friday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Manager Brian Snitker said Minter (shoulder) will likely open the season on the injured list, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Minter (shoulder) could resume throwing Saturday, Gabriel Burns of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

While Minter (shoulder) is no longer bothered by tightness in his pitching shoulder, he still hasn't been cleared for mound work, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Minter said Monday that his injured shoulder is feeling better, and he expects to play catch Tuesday, 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

Minter told Mark Bowman of MLB.com that the injury that forced Minter from Friday's spring game could have resulted from a minor car accident he was involved in Wednesday night.

Minter's shoulder tightness is not seen as significant by manager Brian Snitker, Jeff Schultz of The Athletic reports.

Minter exited Friday's game against the Blue Jays with left shoulder tightness, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

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.The Atlanta Braves may use an in-house reliever as their closer to open the 2019 season, and A.J. Minter could be the best long-term option with Arodys Vizcaino having durability issues with his right shoulder. Edwin Diaz was acquired in a trade by the Mets and free-agent closer Craig Kimbrel's asking price is currently too high for the Braves liking. Minter had a 3.23 ERA, 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings and 3.2 BB/9 in 65 outings last year. The lefty also converted 15 of his 17 save chances when Vizcaino was hurt. Minter has also added a changeup to his arsenal that could make him even more dominant next year. Minter will have sleeper appeal as a late-round, low-end fantasy closer if Atlanta doesn't add any other relievers on the open market. However, with both Vizcaino and Chad Sobotka capable of closing out games, too, Minter's leash will be rather short if he struggles.

Minter has been working on his mechanics recently after losing his release point early in August following a back strain, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "Yeah, I've been struggling this past month," Minter said. "I'm just trying to find it again. I'm trying to be consistent and find that release point. That's the biggest thing."

Minter struck out one and allowed one run on two hits en route to a save against the Phillies on Friday.

Minter struck out two in a perfect ninth inning against the Giants on Monday en route to his 14th save of the season.

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Atlanta Braves closer A.J. Minter gave up a two-run homer to Brandon Phillips in the top of the ninth inning during Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Those would go on to be the winning runs and dropped Minter's record to 4-3 on the season. It was not a save opportunity, as Minter entered the game in the eighth inning after Brad Brach blew the lead. Minter still has a solid 3.31 ERA on the season as well as a 63/18 K/BB ratio and 12 saves. He is still the go-to guy for the Braves in the ninth inning and is a strong source of saves for the next couple of weeks. The situation may change once Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) comes back at the end of September, but Minter remains the one to own for now.

Minter (4-3) took the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox, allowing two runs on two hits and a walk across 1.1 innings. He struck out three.

Minter (back) will be available out of the bullpen for Wednesday's contest against Pittsburgh, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Minter (back) played catch Tuesday and hopes to be available for Wednesday's game against the Pirates, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Minter was unavailable on Monday against the Pirates due to back tightness and is considered day-to-day, David O'Brien of The Athletic Atlanta reports.

Minter allowed three runs on four hits while recording two outs in Saturday's loss to the Rockies. He was charged with his second blown save of the season.

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While Atlanta Braves closer A.J. Minter was not needed for a save in Tuesday's 10-6 win against the Miami Marlins, the reliever still pitched a clean ninth inning. Minter has filled in admirably in lieu of Arodys Vizcaino's injury. He has only allowed a single run in his last 11 appearances and has grabbed a tidy 10 saves on the year. Vizcaino is expected to be back right around the start of September and should ultimately take back his closer spot, but until then, Minter is a great option for those fantasy managers who are desperate for saves and good ratios.

Minter worked around a hit with a pair of strikeouts in a scoreless inning of work to earn his 10th save of the season Sunday against the Brewers.

Minter blew his first save of the season but picked up the win Sunday, striking out one but allowing two hits including a solo home run by Devin Mesoraco in the ninth inning of an extra-inning victory over the Mets.

Minter pitched a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his eighth save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Mets.

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It still looks like Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter is the closer for the team while everyone waits to see if Arodys Vizcaino will return this year - though that window is rapidly getting smaller. Minter struck out two in the ninth on Thursday to get his seventh save of the season. If you absolutely need a reliever, he could be one for you for the rest of 2018, especially if you had Vizcaino.

Minter picked up his seventh save Thursday, striking out two and issuing one walk in the 4-2 win over the Mets.

Minter worked around a hit with a pair of strikeouts in a scoreless inning of work to earn his sixth save of the season Monday against the Marlins.

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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter may just be holding a seat for Arodys Vizcaino, but who knows what's going to happen there, as Vizcaino has not proven himself to be durable. Whatever the case, he got the nod over the new arrival, Brad Brach, on Monday and struck out two in the ninth to nail down a 5-3 victory. Until you hear otherwise, start him.

Minter is expected to pick up increased save opportunities after the Braves' primary closer, Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder), was placed on the 10-day disabled list Saturday, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Minter may continue to see save opportunities as the Braves ease closer Arodys Vizcaino back from the disabled list, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Minter walked one and struck out two in a scoreless 11th inning Monday to pick up his fourth save of the season in a win over the Yankees.

Minter struck out one batter in a perfect ninth inning Sunday, earning his third save of the season in a 6-5 win over St. Louis.

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With Atlanta Braves closer Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) on the disabled list, it was A.J. Minter pitching the ninth inning in their 7-3 win over the Baltimore Orioles Sunday. It was not a save situation. Dan Winkler pitched the eighth inning. Neither pitcher surrendered a walk or hit. Minter and Winkler are expected to share the closing duties but if Sunday is a sign of things to come, Minter will get most of the save chances. Both are worth adds in fantasy leagues, but the left-hander Minter has to be the best bet to pitch the ninth inning right now.

Minter could see save chances after Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday.

Minter (3-0) tossed one inning and gave up one run on two hits while striking out two as he picked up the win Sunday against the Marlins.

Minter allowed one hit and struck out the side in a scoreless inning of relief Sunday against the Astros.

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Atlanta Braves relief pitcher A.J. Minter has not allowed a run in his four games so far. He's gone 4 1/3 innings, striking out six and walking none. That's a good line for the lefty and it helps manager Brian Snitker know that he's going to be handing the ball to someone who will likely be a strong bridge to closer Arodys Vizcaino.

Minter tossed 1.1 scoreless innings Monday, walking one and striking out one, in a Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Minter will no longer be restricted from pitching on back-to-back days, MLB.com reports.

Minter's contract was selected from Triple-A Gwinnett by the Braves on Wednesday.

Minter will be called up by the Braves on Wednesday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Minter (groin) has four strikeouts in two innings since returning from the disabled list with High-A Florida.

Minter is set to miss at least one month as he recovers from an adductor groin strain, David O'Brien of AJC.com reports.

Minter will be placed on the disabled list with an adductor groin strain, David O'Brien of AJC.com reports.

Minter (forearm) struck out two batters and didn't allow a hit in a scoreless inning of work for High-A Florida on Tuesday.

Minter (forearm) has resumed throwing and may join a minor-league team within a week, David O'Brien of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Minter (forearm) played catch Thursday without any reported pain, and he might throw a light bullpen session Friday, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Minter (forearm) has been officially diagnosed with radial tunnel syndrome, and while he's hoping to play catch Thursday there's no timetable for his return to the mound, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports. "It feels fine pitching," Minter said. "It's just kind of after the fact, it gets irritated. So, we're just taking it slow ... I'm already starting to feel better. It should be cleared up right away."

Minter is dealing with an inflamed nerve in his forearm, but hopes to get back on a mound soon, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Minter was promoted to Double-A Mississippi on Saturday.

Minter has a 14:5 K:BB and has not allowed an earned run in 15 innings split between Low-A Rome and High-A Carolina this season.