Mick Abel reports elbow soreness, delays Twins return
Minneapolis Star Tribune • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 7:23 AM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Mick Abel will not return to the Minnesota Twins' rotation as expected after reporting elbow soreness following a bullpen session. Abel had been sidelined for two months and was scheduled to pitch on Sunday. He will undergo an MRI on Monday to assess the injury further. The incident marks another setback in Abel's return from injury, impacting his readiness for the Twins' upcoming schedule.
- •Mick Abel sidelined with elbow soreness
- •Scheduled MRI on Monday
- •Expected to pitch Sunday before injury
- •Out for two months prior to setback
- •Twins' rotation plans impacted by injury
- 7:23 AMMinneapolis Star Tribune — Abel suffers injury setback before rejoining Twins rotation - Star Tribune
"Abel, who has been sidelined for two months but was lined up to pitch for the Twins on Sunday, reported elbow soreness on Saturday. He will undergo an MRI on Monday.
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