The last news on Minor was that he had began a throwing program in October, as he was still trying to work his way back from shoulder surgery in May. Minor, who turns 28 on Dec. 26, did not pitch at all last year, and the Braves clearly did not think he was worth what it was going to cost to keep him in arbitration. He also did not really fit into the team's rebuilding plans, so it was probably best for both sides to part ways. Minor's 2013 season was the only time he has lived up to his prospect billing as a No. 3 starter, and while he could catch on with another organization, the days of him being a fantasy asset appear to be long gone.
