Mick Abel Fantasy Stats

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow) will join the team on their road trip in Arizona and is scheduled for a light bullpen session, with his next steps to be determined, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Hayes is putting the puzzle pieces together and speculates that if the Twins are flying Abel from Minnesota to Phoenix, with his next turn scheduled for Sunday, it's likely that he'll come off the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's series finale against the D-Backs. In his two minor-league rehab starts with Triple-A St. Paul, Abel has looked like a pitcher ready to return to the majors, giving up an earned run with 10 strikeouts and no walks in eight innings pitched. He has been sidelined since the middle of April with right-elbow inflammation, but now is the time for fantasy managers to scoop him up if you need rotation help. The 24-year-old former 15th overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020 had a 3.98 ERA (2.75 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 23 K's and 10 walks in 20 1/3 innings over four outings (three starts) for the Twins before going on the IL. Abel is widely available, as he's rostered in just 18% of Yahoo leagues.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel (elbow) has been on the injured list since mid-April due to elbow inflammation. However, the 24-year-old struck out five while allowing one earned run across five innings of work in a rehab start at Triple-A on Tuesday and appears to be on the doorstep of a return to the big leagues. Across 20 1/3 innings (four games) before the injury, Abel recorded a 3.98 ERA and 1.57 WHIP with 23 strikeouts. The hard-throwing right-hander's final start before he hit the injured list was an encouraging one, as he struck out 10 across seven scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox. Given his prospect pedigree and his strong performance in his rehab outings, Abel profiles as a worthy waiver wire stash for fantasy managers ahead of his return to the Twins rotation.

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel (elbow) put together a strong performance in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, striking out five across three scoreless innings (47 pitches). The 24-year-old has been on the 15-day injured list since mid-April due to inflammation in his right elbow. Across 20 1/3 innings (four appearances) before the injury, Abel recorded a 1-2 record with a 3.98 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, and 23 strikeouts. While Abel's overall line is not particularly impressive, his last start before the injury was a 10-strikeout, seven-scoreless-inning gem against the Boston Red Sox. The hard-throwing right-hander will likely need at least one more rehab start before he's ready to return to the Twins rotation, but he appears to be close to full health. Abel profiles as a solid waiver wire stash target for fantasy managers in need of strikeout upside ahead of his return.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow) is starting a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, according to MLB.com. The 24-year-old has been out since late April with right-elbow inflammation, but he will return to game action on the farm and should be back in Minnesota's starting rotation by the end of the month. He is scheduled to throw three innings or around 50 pitches in his first rehab start on Wednesday with the Saints, meaning he will likely need at least one or two more starts in the minors before being reinstated from the 15-day injured list. The former first-rounder in 2020 by the Philadelphia Phillies has only appeared in four games (three starts) for the Twins in 2026, posting a 3.98 ERA (2.76 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 10 starts across 20 1/3 innings pitched. Because of his strikeout upside and guaranteed rotation spot with the Twins this year, Abel is worth a look as a stash candidate as he nears a return to the big leagues. Abel is currently rostered in only 13% of Yahoo leagues.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow) is scheduled to throw three innings or 50 pitches in a minor-league rehab start with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. It will be Abel's first game action since he landed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right elbow back in late April. Because of how long the 24-year-old has been out, he will require multiple rehab starts before the Twins consider activating him and having him rejoin the starting rotation. The former first-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020 out of a high school in Oregon has only made four appearances (three starts) for Minnesota this year and has posted a 3.98 ERA (2.76 FIP), 1.57 WHIP, and 23:10 K:BB in 20 1/3 frames. Abel has generated above-average strikeout rates in the minors with high-end velocity, but control has been an issue. His return isn't imminent, but in deeper fantasy leagues, Abel could be worth stashing for his strikeout upside once he gets closer to coming off the IL. He's currently rostered in just 13% of Yahoo leagues.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow) threw a two-inning live batting practice session at Target Field on Thursday and touched 97 mph on the radar gun during a 37-pitch effort, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Abel has been out since landing on the 15-day injured list on April 20 with right-elbow inflammation. He hasn't pitched in a big-league game since April 14, and there isn't a current timetable for when he might rejoin the Twins' starting rotation. Abel could throw another live BP session next week or pitch in a minor-league game. "Free and easy," Abel said. "Just being able to have hitters in the box again, it feels really, really good, and really nice. The body feels great, too, so I can't complain." The 24-year-old would have been back already if not for feeling soreness in his right triceps over a month ago during a bullpen session on May 2, which resulted in him needing a cortisone shot. Before landing on the IL, Abel struck out 16 batters in 13 scoreless innings in his two most recent outings. As he nears a return to the big leagues, Abel will be a starting pitcher worth targeting off the waiver wire in deeper leagues. He's rostered in only 12% of Yahoo leagues.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow, triceps) is expected to throw live batting practice on Thursday, June 4, and could progress to a minor-league rehab assignment not long after that, according to MLB.com. Abel is a stash candidate off the waiver wire for fantasy managers in need of pitching depth. He has been on the 15-day injured list since April 20 due to right-elbow inflammation and then needed a cortisone injection for triceps soreness in early May, but he will have a spot in the Twins' starting rotation when he returns, and he was pitching well before his injury. MLB.com projects Abel to return from the IL in mid-to-late June, barring a setback on his rehab assignment. The 24-year-old former 15th overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020 out of high school in Oregon has gone 1-2 this year with Minnesota and has posted a 3.98 ERA (2.75 FIP), 1.57 WHIP, and 23:10 K:BB in 20 1/3 innings across his four outings (three starts). Abel is rostered in just 12% of Yahoo leagues, so he's widely available off the waiver wire.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow, triceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 20 with right-elbow inflammation, and he had a setback in early May, when he complained of soreness in his right triceps after throwing a bullpen session. The 24-year-old is being built back up slowly, but the good news is he has been feeling better since receiving a cortisone injection in his triceps muscle. Since Abel has yet to face hitters, he probably won't be able to rejoin Minnesota's starting rotation until at least mid-June or later. Still, fantasy managers in deeper leagues in need of starting pitching depth should consider stashing the former first-round pick by the Philadelphia Phillies back in 2020. In his first four appearances (three starts) for the Twins in 2026, Abel posted a 3.98 ERA (2.73 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 23 strikeouts and 10 walks across 20 1/3 innings pitched. Abel has above-average velocity and plenty of strikeout upside, but control remains an issue. If he can throw more strikes, Abel could be a breakout candidate in 2026 once he gets healthy. He's rostered in only 13% of Yahoo leagues.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow, triceps) resumed playing light catch last Wednesday after experiencing soreness in his right triceps muscle after a bullpen session, according to Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune. Abel was initially placed on the 15-day injured list on April 20 with right-elbow inflammation, but he is back to throwing now after receiving a cortisone injection in his triceps. The 24-year-old will now need to build his arm back up before potentially returning to the Twins' starting rotation in June. The next step for the former 15th overall pick by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020 will be to get back on the mound and resume throwing bullpen sessions. Abel will eventually need to go on a minor-league rehab assignment, too, so he's at least several weeks away from returning from the IL. Before his injury, Abel had a 3.98 ERA (2.75 FIP) and 1.57 WHIP with 23 K's and 10 walks in 20 1/3 frames across his four outings (three starts). He's only rostered in 15% of Yahoo leagues right now.

Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel (elbow, triceps) felt soreness in his triceps muscle after throwing a simulated game on Saturday and received a cortisone shot, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Abel is currently on the 15-day injured list due to right-elbow inflammation. The Twins plan to re-evaluate him on Tuesday. It's a setback that will push the 24-year-old's return back. Before his injury, Abel had joined the Twins' starting rotation and had gone 1-2 with a 3.98 ERA (2.79 FIP), 1.57 WHIP, and 23:10 K:BB in 20 1/3 innings pitched over four appearances (three starts). After allowing nine earned runs in his first 7 1/3 innings pitched in his first two outings of 2026, Abel had cleaned things up with 13 scoreless innings over his two most recent starts, with 16 strikeouts to earn some consideration off the waiver wire in fantasy baseball formats. Abel is currently rostered in 19% of Yahoo leagues, but a serious setback could ruin his chances of a potential breakout this year. Check back next week for an update on the former Phillies prospect.