The first reinforcement for the Twins’ rotation has arrived. Right-hander Mick Abel, acquired from the Phillies in the Jhoan Duran trade, joined the club in Chicago on Friday and he was officially recalled on Saturday,

Abel allowed six earned runs and seven hits in three innings with two walks and two strikeouts in a 7-3 loss to the White Sox.

Abel made his Twins debut and he wound up giving up six runs on seven hits and two walks in only three innings.