Minter gave up one hit in a scoreless ninth inning against San Diego on Sunday to earn the save.

EDGE Analysis

Minter retired the first two batters he faced before Fernando Tatis Jr. stroked his fourth single of the game, but the Atlanta closer responded by getting Eric Hosmer to fly out to end the game. While he stills holds an unsightly 6.56 ERA and 1.80 WHIP on the season, Minter has been much better since returning to the majors on June 11, holding opponents scoreless in 10 of 14 appearances while racking up 14 strikeouts in 12.1 innings.

Minter struck out two through 1.1 hitless innings to record his fourth save in a win over the Cubs on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Minter struck out a batter to get the Braves out of a jam in the eighth inning and cruised through a hitless ninth inning to nail down the save. Minter has a 2-0 record with a 2.54 ERA through eight appearances since returning from the minors.

Minter (2-4) picked up the win Sunday against the Nationals, recording a walk and a strikeout in a scoreless inning.

EDGE Analysis

Minter worked around a walk and a stolen base to pick up his second win in as many days. The southpaw has now notched four holds and a pair of wins in seven appearances since returning from the minors, compiling a 3.00 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 6:6 K:BB in the process.

Minter was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Minter was sent down to the minor leagues just over a month ago after posting a disastrous 9.82 ERA with 16 punchouts over 11 innings, but he'll get another shot out of the bullpen after impressing at Triple-A. Kevin Gausman (foot) was placed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Minter has a 0.00 ERA and 5:2 K:BB through 3.1 innings over three appearances for Triple-A Gwinnett.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander earned his demotion with a 9.82 ERA and 7.36 BB/9 through 11 innings to begin the season for Atlanta, so the walks are still concerning, but he is at least getting better results at Gwinnett. With Luke Jackson blowing his last two save chances, Minter's return to the big-league bullpen could be coming soon.

Minter was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The path was clear for Minter to claim the closer job after Arodys Vizcaino underwent season-ending shoulder surgery in mid-April, but he failed to pitch at remotely the required level, posting a 9.82 ERA and a 2.36 WHIP in 11 innings. Luke Jackson appears to have the inside track on saves in Atlanta for now. Jonny Venters (calf) returned from the injured list in a corresponding move.

Minter struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday during a 5-1 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw has only been scored upon in three of 12 appearances this season, but the trio of meltdowns have led to one blown save, an 0-3 record and an 8.38 ERA. Minter remains in the late-inning mix for Atlanta, but he might need a couple more strong efforts in non-save situations before he gets entrusted with ninth-inning duty again.

Minter (0-3) blew his first save of the season and took the loss Saturday as Atlanta fell 9-5 to Colorado, getting tagged for four runs on two hits and two walks over two-thirds of an inning. He struck out two.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw has yet to go more than a few appearances this season without some kind of meltdown, and Minter's inconsistency has saddled him with a ghastly 9.72 ERA through 8.1 innings. His 11:4 K:BB highlights his upside if he can get straightened out, but for now he'll be tough to rely on as a dependable source of saves, especially as the pressure mounts on the Atlanta front office to bring in bullpen reinforcements.

Minter struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his third save of the season in a 3-1 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

The southpaw has had a couple of rough appearances this season, leading to a 5.87 ERA through 7.2 innings, but Minter's 9:4 K:BB is solid and he's 3-for-3 in converting save chances. With Arodys Vizcaino (shoulder) done for the year, Minter will have a long leash in the closer role for Atlanta.

Minter saved his second game in a 8-7 win over the Indians on Saturday, throwing a scoreless inning in which he struck out all three batters he faced.

EDGE Analysis

Minter has now converted both save chances he has been given, although he has also sustained two losses this year. The 25-year-old now has a firm grip on the closer job after Arodys Vizcaino underwent season-ending shoulder surgery Wednesday. Minter holds a 6.75 ERA and 1.80 WHIP thus far this season.