"The right-hander, who dialed his fastball up to 96.3 mph and struck out a stunning 32.9% of the batters he faced during spring training, is once again missing bats at an elevated rate, striking out 16 of the 51 batters (31.4%) he's faced in his most recent two starts."
"Thanks to mechanical tweaks he made during the offseason, Abel is getting 0.2-feet more extension on his pitches this season compared to last, helping lead to a 31.4% whiff rate and .182 batting average against his changeup."
"For Week 4, Abel faces the ice-cold New York Mets at their pitcher-friendly home venue, Citi Field, and then he returns home to battle the Tampa Bay Rays."
"There's enough to the adjustments he has made to suggest that a sizable full-season step forward is coming."
Week 4 features two-start pitchers with promising matchups, particularly a right-hander from the Minnesota Twins. He has shown significant improvement, striking out 31.4% of batters faced in recent outings. His mechanical adjustments have led to better performance metrics, including a .182 batting average against his changeup. Abel's upcoming matchups against the New York Mets and Tampa Bay Rays present opportunities for further success, making him a valuable pickup for fantasy teams.
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