Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Mick Abel and Two More MLB Players for Alex Bregman originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Philadelphia Phillies have played well over the past few weeks, now sitting in first place in the loaded National League East.

Hear from Rob Thomson and the Phillies Pregame Live crew as they discuss Mick Abel being optioned to Triple-A.Phillies option Mick Abel to Triple-A, recall Seth Johnson originally appeared on NBC Spor

Abel pitched six innings of five-hit ball with nine strikeouts and zero earned runs in his debut May 18 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was sent back down to the minors shortly after because of the nature of the spot-start, but he returned in early June and wasn't the same pitcher.

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The Phillies optioned Mick Abel and recalled Seth Johnson ahead of their series vs. the Reds, managing bullpen depth during a tough schedule.