SP - Minnesota Twins IL60
- Age 25
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
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- P #207
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The Twins transferred RHP Mick Abel to the 60-day injured list.
Fantasy Impact
The move opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for Minnesota. Abel remains without a clear timetable to return.
Mick Abel remains without a timetable to return.
Fantasy Impact
Abel underwent an elbow procedure a couple of weeks ago. He remains optimistic for his return.
Mick Abel is set to undergo arthroscopic right elbow surgery, and his timetable for return will be determined after the surgery.
Fantasy Impact
Abel received a second opinion on his elbow injury, and it was decided that he will need to undergo surgery. The right-hander has dealt with injuries to his right elbow all season, pitching to a 3.98 ERA in just 20 1/3 innings this season at the MLB level.
Twins manager Derek Shelton said Mick Abel will seek a second opinion.
Fantasy Impact
Shelton said that Abel's MRI showed "he has swelling in his elbow joint, but no damage to the joint." He will seek a second opinion as a result.
Mick Abel underwent an MRI on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
The Twins announced that Abel will not be activated this week. They are still waiting on his MRI results.
