Philadelphia Phillies return Mick Abel to Triple-A
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In a stacked rivalry weekend filled with some of the best storylines, Mick Abel's MLB debut was one of the most surprising. Not only in how amazing it was, but
The Pirates manager said the former first-round pick had “electric stuff” in the pitchers’ duel against Paul Skenes.
Yes, seriously: Philly demoted Abel to Lehigh Valley, calling up Max Lazar to take his spot on the MLB roster.
Alvarado has been a successful closer this year, but he left a hole in the back of Philadelphia’s bullpen when he was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Sunday after a positive test for external testosterone.