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What happened to Mick Abel? Why Twins' 24-year-old landed on IL
TL;DR
Mick Abel, a promising 24-year-old pitcher for the Minnesota Twins, has been placed on the injured list due to an elbow injury. This comes as the Twins are experiencing a challenging phase in their season.
Key points
- Mick Abel is a 24-year-old pitcher for the Minnesota Twins.
- He has been placed on the injured list due to an elbow injury.
- The Twins started the 2026 season with an 11-7 record.
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What happened to Mick Abel? Why Twins' 24-year-old landed on IL originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Minnesota Twins' start to the 2026 season was a major surprise for all of Major League Baseball. They sat atop the AL Central with an 11-7 record.
While they've fallen back down to earth a bit with a four-game losing streak, the Twins are still showing a lot more promise this season than most would've expected.
However, as Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports, Mick Abel, one of the team's bright spots this season, is hitting the injured list. But why is the 24-year-old righty hitting the IL? He's dealing with a concerning elbow injury early this season.
Twins lose Mick Abel to IL due to elbow issue
"#MNTwins rotation takes a bit hit as they're placing Mick Abel on the 15-day IL with right elbow inflammation," Hayes reports.
This is some tough news for the Twins, as they're losing a key starter for the team this season for an extended amount of time.
As a right-handed pitcher, a right-elbow injury is a concerning issue. This could be a short stint on the IL, or he could be out for quite some time.
Pablo Lopez is already on the injured list due to a season-ending injury, and while Abel's issue isn't fully known, and it's too early to call it season-ending, it's hard not to worry with Lopez's issue also being an elbow problem.
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Q&A
What injury caused Mick Abel to be placed on the injured list?
Mick Abel was placed on the injured list due to a concerning elbow injury.
How has the Minnesota Twins' season started in 2026?
The Minnesota Twins started the 2026 season surprisingly well, sitting atop the AL Central with an 11-7 record before a recent four-game losing streak.
What impact might Mick Abel's injury have on the Twins' season?
Mick Abel's injury could significantly affect the Twins' pitching depth and overall performance as they aim to recover from their recent losing streak.
