"Abel has long been hailed as a quality pitching prospect, selected by the Phillies with the No. 15 overall draft pick back in 2020. He went from Philadelphia to Minnesota alongside top catching prospect Eduardo Tait at last year's trade deadline in the deal sending star closer Jhoan Duran back to Philly."
"Abel entered camp without a rotation spot assured to him but won a job with a dominant performance in the Grapefruit League: 22 innings, 2.05 ERA, 32.9% strikeout rate, 4.9% walk rate. He bounced back with 13 shutout innings and a 16-to-3 K/BB ratio across his last two starts."
"With Abel on the shelf, the Twins will have four starters locked into spots: Taj Bradley, Bailey Ober, and Simeon Woods Richardson. Candidates to take Abel's spot on the staff include Rojas and Prielipp."
The Twins placed rookie right-hander Abel on the 15-day injured list due to inflammation in his right elbow. Prospect Kendry Rojas is expected to join the major league roster. Abel, a former No. 15 overall draft pick, has had fluctuating success but showed promise in 2026 with a strong Grapefruit League performance. Despite a rough start, he rebounded with impressive outings, currently holding a 3.98 ERA. The Twins will now rely on four established starters while considering Rojas and Connor Prielipp for Abel's rotation spot.
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