Mick Abel made quite the impression in his major league debut — enough to have the Philadelphia Phillies fans calling for his immediate return. While it had already been agreed that he would head back to Triple-A after his first outing to continue his development, the team has now officially announced when he’ll make his second big-league start.
If Abel can replicate what he did in his debut against the Pirates — where he struck out nine over six innings, gave up just five hits, and helped secure the win — it could be a major boost for a Phillies team looking to rebound after a recent blowout loss at home.
The Phillies are in need of reliable arms, and Abel could be a critical piece as the team tries to stabilize a bullpen that was recently shelled in a rough home outing against the Brewers, including a 12-run meltdown with Luzardo on the mound. With the team’s momentum shaken, they’ll look to their young MLB prospect for a lift.
When Is Mick Abel’s Second Start?
According to the team, Abel is scheduled to start on Wednesday, June 4, against the Toronto Blue Jays. It will be his second career MLB appearance — and his first road start for Philadelphia. That game will mark the second contest of a three-game series between the Phillies and Blue Jays.
Originally, Abel was in line to pitch on June 3, but the rotation was adjusted due to Zack Wheeler’s impending paternity leave. As a result, Abel was pushed back one day to take the ball in Game 2 of the series.
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Other Pitchers Slated for the Series
Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo are expected to start Games 1 and 3, respectively. Sánchez, in particular, comes into the series off a strong performance against the Braves and has averaged just 2.5 earned runs across his last four starts — a stat the Phillies hope he can continue to build on.
