Mick Abel - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Impressive live batting practice Abel was impressive in Tuesday's live batting practice, hitting 96-to-98 mph with his fastball, Bobby Nightengale of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. "Abel is one of those guy...

Impact Abel might be overlooked a little bit in the battle for the now-three open rotation spots for the Twins, but he'll be in the mix along with Simeon Woods Richardson, Taj Bradley, Zebby Matthews and David Festa, who is a little behind the rest of the group while returning from a shoulder issue. Abel made two starts for the Twins after the trade from the Phillies, striking out nine in his final start of the season against his former club.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a “significant tear” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that is expected to require season-ending surgery

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Abel shows mettle with 6-scoreless, 9-strikeout gem vs. old friends PHILADELPHIA -- In his last chance to make an impression this year, in the second to last game of a season that’s going to end in September,...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

Deadspin | Former Phillies pitcher Mick Abel leads Twins to shutout of Philadelphia Deadspin | Former Phillies pitcher Mick Abel leads Twins to shutout of Philadelphia

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dazzles in first win Abel (1-2) earned the win Saturday against the Phillies, allowing three hits and one walk in six scoreless innings. He struck out nine.

Impact Making just his second start since joining Minnesota, Abel delivered his finest outing with his new club against the team that traded him away this past July. The right-hander spun six shutout innings for the first time since his major-league debut back in mid-May, and he tied his season high in strikeouts. Given his prospect pedigree and sparkling season finale, the 2020 first-rounder should be under consideration for a back-end rotation spot for the rebuilding Twins in 2026 but will still likely need to prove himself during spring training. Abel will finish the campaign with a rough 6.23 ERA, 1.51 WHIP and 39:16 K:BB over 39 frames.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dazzles in first win Abel (1-2) earned the win Saturday against the Phillies, allowing three hits and one walk in six scoreless innings. He struck out nine.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Traded by Phillies, Twins starter Mick Abel dominates in win over former team Mick Abel threw six scoreless innings on Saturday night against his former teammates, striking out nine.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Mick Abel overpowers Phillies, Byron Buxton hits 35th homer as Twins win penultimate game 5-0 Acquired in the Jhoan Duran trade, Mick Abel struck out nine in six innings for his first major league victory with his new team — coming ag...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Former Phillies pitcher Mick Abel leads Twins to shutout of Philadelphia Rookie Mick Abel pitched six scoreless innings against his former team, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 5-0 road victory over the Philadelp...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Ex-Phillies starter Mick Abel breaks silence on return to Philadelphia | Sporting News Mick Abel is back in Philadelphia, this time pitching against the Phillies.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Phillies host the Twins on home winning streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Nola takes perfect game into 6th, moves to 2nd on Phillies' strikeout list in 3-1 win over Twins

Aaron Nola takes a perfect game into the sixth inning, helping the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Drawing start Saturday Abel is scheduled to start Saturday in Philadelphia.

Impact Abel made a four-inning relief appearance after being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul last weekend and will get an opportunity to make a start for the Twins against his former team. The right-hander was knocked around for six runs over three innings versus the White Sox last month in his only start for Minnesota.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

López's season ends in IL stint with 'mild' forearm strain; Abel recalled MINNESOTA -- The Twins placed right-hander Pablo López on the 15-day injured list on Saturday with what the club is calling a “mild mid-fore...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • MLB.COM

Twins place pitcher Pablo López on 15-day Injured List with forearm strain

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo López has been placed on the 15-day Injured List with a mild right forearm strain

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled from St. Paul The Twins recalled Abel from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday.

Impact With Pablo Lopez (forearm) on the injured list and set to miss the rest of the season, Abel will come up from the minors to claim the open roster spot. The 24-year-old right-hander has accumulated a 7.76 ERA and 1.76 WHIP in the big leagues between Philadelphia and Minnesota, though he's been dominant at St. Paul to the tune of a 1.85 ERA and 0.95 WHIP over 24.1 frames. It's unclear what role the Twins have planned for Abel now that he's in the bigs, but if he takes Lopez's place in the rotation, he'd be in line to start Thursday against the Rangers.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Abel optioned to Triple-A for more chances; López nearing return MINNEAPOLIS -- Traditionally, Sept. 1 means bringing up players from the Minor Leagues for roster expansion. This year, the most notable mov...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • MLB.COM

Sent back to Triple-A The Twins optioned Abel to Triple-A St. Paul on Sunday.

Impact Minnesota didn't immediately replace Abel on the roster ahead of Sunday's 7-2 win over the Padres, so the Twins will have three spots to fill when the active roster expands from 26 to 28 men Monday. Abel's demotion comes after he was moved to the bullpen for this weekend's series against the Padres following a rough start against the White Sox on Aug. 23, when he served up six earned runs across three innings. The right-hander didn't fare any better in his lone relief appearance, as he gave up six runs (five earned) on seven hits and one walk over one inning in Saturday's 12-3 loss.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taj Bradley fantastic, Mick Abel rocked as Twins fall to Padres Taj Bradley gave up one run in five innings pitched but Mick Abel was rocked in relief.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Mixed results for Twins' newest pitchers in blowout loss to Padres Taj Bradley impressed over five innings and departed with a lead, but Mick Abel was hit hard after entering the game in relief as the game q...

AUGUST 31, 2025 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Díaz homers twice as Padres beat Twins 12-3

Elías Díaz homered twice and the San Diego Padres beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3

AUGUST 31, 2025 • Associated Press

Moving to bullpen Abel is not in Minnesota's immediate plans in the rotation and will be available out of the bullpen this weekend, the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Able was called up from Triple-A and made a start Aug. 23, giving up six runs in three innings. It looks like he'll be skipped his next turn in the rotation with the Twins having several starters coming back from injury. He'll likely get at least another start or two this season as the Twins evaluate him as a candidate for next year's rotation.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Twins newcomer Mick Abel roughed up in 7-3 loss to White Sox Mick Abel's debut with the Minnesota Twins was a dud, yielding six runs in three innings, and the Tw...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Taj Bradley endures tough debut in loss to White Sox A day after the Chicago White Sox spoiled rookie Mick Abel’s Twins’ debut, they dealt Taj Bradley the same treatment. Bradley’s first inning...

AUGUST 24, 2025 • TWINCITIES.COM

Taj Bradley gets off to a rough start in Minnesota Twins debut

Taj Bradley got off to a rough start in his first game with the Minnesota Twins after he was acquired in a trade with Tampa Bay

AUGUST 24, 2025 • Associated Press

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