Mick Abel: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Twins News / The Good Phight / December 5

2025 Player Review: Mick Abel

To fully understand the whirlwind that was Mick Abel’s 2025 season, you have to start with how his 2024 season ended. The then 22-year-old Abel finished his first full season at Triple-A and “disaster” would hardly be the word for it.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / November 4

Phillies Rule 5 Draft Protection Decisions

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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / September 27

Twins 5, Phillies 0: One More For the Road

Mick Abel ended his Twins debut season on a high note, turning in arguably the best start of his young career against the team that traded him away just two months prior.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

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 Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 1

Twins announce trio of September call-ups; Mick Abel demoted

The calendar has flipped to September and the Minnesota Twins have announced their annual call-ups, though none are going to move the excitement needle because the farm system has been utterly exhausted since the Twins' fire sale saw 10 core players traded before the MLB trade deadline.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 31

Taj Bradley shows improvement in second Twins start, Mick Abel shelled

Two of Minnesota's top trade acquisitions from this year's deadline fire sale were back in action on Saturday night, and they had two very different performances.

Twins promote Taj Bradley, designate Erasmo Ramirez

The Twins announced that right-hander Taj Bradley has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul, and will start Sunday's game against the White Sox. In the corresponding roster move, Minnesota designated right-hander Erasmo Ramirez for assignment.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 23

Royce Lewis homers again but Mick Abel is slammed by Sox in Twins debut

Colson Montgomery launched a grand slam off Mick Abel to fuel a six-run second inning for the White Sox as Minnesota went on to lose 7-3 Saturday night in Chicago.

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 23

RHP Mick Abel recalled to make Twins debut

The Minnesota Twins recalled Mick Abel from Triple-A St. Paul and designated fellow right-hander Jose Urena for assignment. Abel, 24, made six starts with the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this season, going 4-2 with a 5.04 ERA.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 23

Mick Abel set for Twins debut Saturday, Jose Ureña DFA'd

Mick Abel, one of the two standout prospects the Twins acquired from the Phillies for Jhoan Duran, will reportedly make his Minnesota debut in Saturday's evening's game against the White Sox.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 22

Are top arms Mick Abel and Taj Bradley about to make their Twins debuts?

After being swept at home by the lowly A's, the Minnesota Twins are tied for the second-worst record in the American League and reasons for fans to keep watching are fading fast.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 3

Twins prospects: Mick Abel's strong debut, Marek Houston flashes leather

Mick Abel, one of the two top-100 prospects the Twins got back from the Phillies for closer Jhoan Duran, made a strong first impression in his St. Paul Saints debut on Sunday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Twins reap impressive haul from Jhoan Duran trade

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / July 26

MLB Insider Predicts Phillies Pitcher Mick Abel Will Be Dealt at Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies are getting prepared for an important week leading up to the MLB trade deadline. Despite being right in the mix for first place in the National League East, the Phillies are going to be an aggressive team at the trade deadline in less than a week.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Mick Abel After Latest Development

Last week, the Philadelphia Phillies demoted rookie right-handed pitcher Mick Abel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Abel started his MLB career off strong, but has struggled of late and now has a 5.04 ERA, a 6.25 FIP, a 1.360 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts to 9 walks over 25 innings.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Mick Abel for Two Players After Philadelphia's Latest Decision

It's all but certain that the Philadelphia Phillies will make a deadline splash. It remains uncertain whether that'll be in the bullpen, outfield, or elsewhere.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Last Word On Sports / July 4

Phillies Demote Pitcher Mick Abel

The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to demote pitcher Mick Abel after two rough outings. Abel has been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and Seth Johnson has been recalled.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / July 5

Phillies' J.T. Realmuto makes Mick Abel admission after latest outing

Realmuto has been in the league for a while, so he's no stranger to a pitcher struggling on the mound.

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22

Mick Abel may have been tipping pitches in loss to Mets

Mick Abel got hit hard in his Philadelphia Phillies’ 11-4 loss to the New York Mets on Saturday, and there is evidence suggesting he may have been tipping his pitches.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Just Baseball / June 19

Mick Abel Has Never Been More Important for the Phillies

Now that mid-June has rolled around, the battle for the National League East has been everything we could’ve hoped for before the 2025 season started. Only one game New York Mets (45-29) and Philadelphia Phillies (44-30) in the standings and both clubs have been at the top of their games this season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10

Phils' Mick Abel looks to continue impressive career start vs. Cubs

Philadelphia Phillies rookie Mick Abel has made quite an impression in a short amount of time. Abel gets the ball again Tuesday when the Phillies continue their three-game home series against the Chicago Cubs.