It's akin to Gary getting non-canon badges in the anime (Misty even battled a Water gym leader in Johto). It's harmless flavor text, but the amount of needless speculation is unfortunate. Even Avery and the other Slowbro girl weren't incorporated into minor gyms. Just the word "minor" screams...
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