A Philadelphia Phillies trade idea sends Mick Abel to the Miami Marlins for relievers Anthony Bender and Calvin Faucher.

Five walks in 1 2/3 innings — the first Phillies starter to do that since 1998 — will only prompt larger questions about ...

Walker will start Tuesday at San Francisco. He could pitch four innings or so. Then, during the All-Star break, the Phillies ...

The Philadelphia Phillies announced they have optioned Mick Abel to Triple-A and recalled Seth Johnson to the active roster ...

The Philadelphia Phillies demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major ...

The Philadelphia Phillies recalled right-hander Seth Johnson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley and optioned right-hander Mick Abel.

The move is intended to give Abel a chance to reset, manager Rob Thomson said. Seth Johnson will take his spot on the roster.

The Phillies have demoted rookie right-hander Mick Abel, who has struggled since he struck out nine in his major league debut ...

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/phillies as Phillies Send Mick Abel Back To Triple-A After Two Poor ...

Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter won't go into a bullpen role, and could get called up after the All-Star break amid Mick Abel's demotion to Triple-A.

Abel, who faces an uncertain future with the trade deadline approaching, struggled with his control, allowing five walks in 1⅔ innings.