In the Phillies' season finale, they face off against the Twins, who are sending Abel out on the mound for Saturday's game. Set to face his old team, Mick Abel spoke about what it's going to be like to face the Phillies in his return to Philadelphia.

Abel, acquired by the Twins in the trade that sent Jhoan Duran to Philadelphia, struck out nine batters in six scoreless innings.

For the first time ever Friday night, the Minnesota Twins were on the opposite end of an entrance extravaganza they created. As they prepared to rally from a two-run, ninth-inning deficit, Twins hitters got ready to hit against the familiar form of hard-throwing closer Jhoan Duran.

Abel made a four-inning relief appearance after being recalled from Triple-A St. Paul last weekend and will get an opportunity to make a start for the Twins against his former team. The right-hander was knocked around for six runs over three innings versus the White Sox last month in his only start for Minnesota.

In a significant move for the Minnesota Twins, pitcher Mick Abel has been recalled from Triple-A St. Paul as the team grapples with the loss of Pablo Lopez due to a forearm injury. This article will explore Abel's performance in the minors, his struggles in the major leagues, and what his return means for the Twins moving forward.