The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Mick Abel from Triple-A St. Paul.
Abel, who was acquired in the Jhoan Duran trade with Philadelphia over the trade deadline, recently made three starts for the Saints, posting a 1.76 ERA (15.1 IP, 3 ER) with seven hits allowed, six walks and 23 strikeouts, while holding opponents to a .140 batting average. In his last start for the Saints on August 16 at Omaha, he set a franchise record with 11 strikeouts over 6.0 innings pitched. He was originally drafted by the Phillies 15th overall in the 2020 First-Year Player Draft and made his major league debut with Philadelphia earlier this season. In six major league starts from May 18-July 2, he went 2-2 with a 5.04 ERA (25.0 IP, 14 ER), nine walks and 21 strikeouts. The 24-year-old is ranked as the club’s sixth-best prospect and top pitching prospect, per MLB.com.
Abel is scheduled to start tonight against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field and wear uniform number 20.
To make room for Abel on the 26-man roster, the Twins have designated right-handed pitcher José Ureña for release or assignment. Ureña appeared in four games (3 starts) for the Twins, going 0-1 with a 4.58 ERA (17.2 IP, 9 ER), eight walks and 10 strikeouts.
(info courtesy of Twins)
