Mick Abel

Mick Abel reported soreness after throwing a simulated bullpen on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Abel received a cortisone shot in his tricep. He had been on the injured list due to inflammation in his elbow. He will be shut down until Tuesday when he is re-evaluated.

Mick Abel threw a bullpen session on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Abel landed on the injured list on April 20 with right elbow inflammation and has already progressed to throwing a bullpen session. While his next steps have yet to be determined, he was encouraged by Saturday’s outing, which is a positive sign. After a rough 2025 season, Abel was off to a solid start this year, posting a 3.98 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 20.1 innings.

Twins manager Derek Shelton said Mick Abel resumed playing catch.

Fantasy Impact

Shelton added that "all signs have been encouraging." Abel is unlikely to be ready to come off the injured list when first eligible, but he is progressing in the right direction.

The Twins are placing Mick Abel on the injured list with right elbow inflammation.

Fantasy Impact

It is a tough break for the Twins rotation as Abel was coming off back-to-back scoreless outings. It is unclear how long he will be sidelined for.

Mick Abel allowed zero earned runs on four hits and no walks while striking out 10 over seven innings in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Abel was dominant in the outing. After a rough beginning of the season, Abel has allowed no runs over his past two starts, spanning 13 innings of work. After the win, Abel now has a 1-2 record with a 3.98 ERA and 1.57 WHIP through three starts.