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Mick Abel will head to Triple-A Lehigh Valley this week as the Phillies hope to get their No. 5 prospect back on track. Abel, ...
The Philadelphia 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 ...
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 Rob Thomson said ...
Abel, who faces an uncertain future with the trade deadline approaching, struggled with his control, allowing five walks in 1⅔ innings.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson was noncommittal when asked about pitcher Mick Abel's future with the team.