NEW YORK — Left-hander A.J. Minter was introduced to Mets reporters on Saturday at Amazin’ Day. There, the veteran reliever made a big impression on fans. In a panel hosted by Vito Calise and Jonathon Baron, he took a quick shot at the team across town, the New York Yankees.

The left-handed relief pitcher recently signed a two-year, $22 million contract with the team, but he already knows how to appeal to Queens. While participating in one of Saturday's panels, Minter fired a direct shot at New York Yankees fans.

AJ Minter already knows how to play to the crowd in New York. The newly-signed New York Mets pitcher Minter drew attention over the weekend with some comments he made at the team’s annual Amazin’ Day fan fest.

The Mets are reportedly interested in signing veteran left-handed reliever Tim Hill to further bolster their bullpen, according to Pat

The New York Mets and New York Yankees have been linked this offseason through Juan Soto going from the Brox to Queens. The Mets' latest addition is joining in on the crosstown rivalry by taking a subtle jab at Yankees fans.