The move is intended to give Abel a chance to reset, manager Rob Thomson said. Seth Johnson will take his spot on the roster.

Five walks in 1 2/3 innings — the first Phillies starter to do that since 1998 — will only prompt larger questions about ...

Abel struggled to keep the ball in the yard, allowing four home runs in just three innings of work. He became the first Phillies starting pitcher to allow 4+ home runs in 3-or-fewer innings since ...

Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Mick Abel and Two More MLB Players for Alex Bregman originally appeared on Athlon Sports.

One strike. That was all Mick Abel needed. One measly strike, one pitch anywhere close to the zone, and Abel might’ve ...