US EditionPhillies demote rookie pitcher Mick Abel to Triple-A 2 months after 9 strikeouts in his debut
- On July 4, 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies sent rookie right-hander Mick Abel down to their Triple-A affiliate in Lehigh Valley, promoting reliever Seth Johnson to the major league roster in his place.
- Abel was sent down to Triple-A following a difficult outing on July 2 against the Padres, where he struggled by issuing multiple free passes and allowing several runs over just 1.2 innings.
- Abel posted a 5.04 ERA over six starts, recording 21 strikeouts and issuing nine walks, but he maintained a much stronger 2.21 ERA during his initial four appearances before his performance declined.
- Manager Rob Thomson explained that Mick was sent down to get some space and regain composure in a lower-pressure setting.
- The Phillies intend to track Abel’s progress in Triple-A to help him improve his skills before making decisions about the pitching staff following the midseason break.
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PHILADELPHI (AP) — Mick Abel couldn't sustain his sublime major league debut and is headed to the minors.
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Struggling Mick Abel earns return trip to Lehigh Valley
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut, to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The Phillies also recalled reliever Seth Johnson from Lehigh Valley ahead of Friday’s game against Cincinnati. The 23-year-old Abel made six starts for the Phillies and went 2-2 with 5.04 ERA with 21 strikeouts and nine walks. “Mick needed to go down and breathe a little bit,” manager…
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