Phillies send down RHP Mick Abel after six-start stretch

Field Level Media|published: Fri 4th July, 13:17 2025

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Jun 10, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Mick Abel (40) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Mick Abel.

Johnson, 26, has a 2.25 ERA in two relief appearances (four innings) for the Phillies this season, including two scoreless innings Wednesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the San Diego Padres.

Abel, 23, went 2-2 with a 5.04 ERA in six starts since making his major league debut May 18. Abel gave up four total runs over his first four starts but nine runs over his next two, including five in 1 2/3 innings Wednesday against the Padres.

--Field Level Media