The New York Mets have acquired infield prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for lefty reliever A.J. Minter. The trade marks the beginning of a significant roster overhaul for the Mets, with more player movement anticipated before the upcoming trade deadline.
Mets President of Baseball Operations David Stearns initiated the team's makeover by completing the deal late Thursday night. Agbayani, the son of former Mets fan favorite Benny Agbayani, and Amick are expected to bolster the team's farm system. While Agbayani may bring added fanfare due to his family ties, Amick is considered closer to major league readiness.
Prior to the season, MLB.com ranked the Mets' prospect system seventh overall, while the Twins' was ninth. Both Agbayani and Amick were ranked within the top 30 prospects in the Twins' organization, with Amick at No. 21 and Agbayani at No. 29.
Bruin Agbayani, 19, is a 2025 sixth-round draft pick who has faced multiple injuries since being drafted out of high school. He underwent shoulder surgery and has been on the 60-day injured list since May 12. Despite his injury setbacks, scouts project him to have a "very good feel to hit" with potential for extra-base hits as he develops. Defensively, he is expected to transition from shortstop to second base or a corner outfield position due to limitations in range. Former Mets manager Bobby Valentine described Agbayani as a "ballplayer" with a left-handed swing, speed, and power.
Billy Amick, 23, was selected by the Twins in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft. He played collegiately for Tennessee and Clemson. Amick posted a solid freshman season in the minors in 2025, though limited to 59 games by injuries. He has since shown promise in Double-A this year, recording an .820 OPS despite a .217 batting average over 86 games. While scouts noted a lack of expected power, injuries may have contributed to this. His defensive fit, particularly at third base, remains a question, potentially placing more emphasis on his offensive production if he moves to first base.