Catalysis of the reaction: L-methionine + 2-oxoglutarate = 4-methylthio-2-oxobutyrate + L-glutamate.
Source:PMID:18394996
Comment
This reaction falls within the larger set of reactions associated with EC:2.6.1.5 (See BRENDA: http://www.brenda-enzymes.org/php/result_flat.php4?ecno=2.6.1.5).