the minors

noun

US, informal

: the minor leagues of baseball

He spent his entire career in the minors.

Examples of the minors in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

If there is a chance to acquire MLB-ready players in the minors, the Royals will take a long look at making a deal. — Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

McDougal has been working in relief in the minors since experiencing a flexor strain in April. — Andy McCullough, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Philadelphia Phillies prospect Gabriel Barbosa, 24, recently earned a significant promotion, making his Triple-A debut after steady development in the minors. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Otherwise, perhaps a reunion with Ben Rortvedt, who is stuck in the minors with the Mets. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026

Rhymes for the minors

• airliners
• designers
• diviners
• refiners
• dinars
• diners
• liners
• miners
• shiners
• shriners
• signers
• spinors