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Out · expected back around Feb 1
Abel was placed on the shelf April 20 due to right elbow inflammation and appeared to be on the cusp of a return in late June before suffering a setback and ultimately requiring arthroscopic surgery July 1. Given that he won't even be cleared to throw until he's re-evaluated and will required an extended ramp-up period, Abel appears likely to remain out until the end of the regular season Sept. 27. Even if Abel avoids any further snags when he's eventually cleared to throw and makes it back from the injured list before the end of the season, he won't have enough time to get built back up as a starter and will be ticketed for a relief role.
2026 season
- GP
- 4
- W-L
- 1-2
- ERA
- 3.98
- WHIP
- 1.57
- K
- 23
- IP
- 20.1
Game log
| Date | Opp | Result | Dec | IP | H | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 14 | vs BOS | W 6-0 | W | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Apr 9 | vs DET | W 3-1 | - | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Apr 4 | vs TB | L 1-7 | L | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar 29 | @BAL | L 6-8 | L | 3.1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| 2025 season | ||||||||
| Sep 27 | @PHI | W 5-0 | W | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Sep 20 | vs CLE | L 0-8 | - | 4.0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 |
| Aug 30 | vs SD | L 3-12 | L | 1.0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 23 | @CWS | L 3-7 | L | 3.0 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 2 | vs SD | L 4-6 | L | 1.2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Jun 27 | @ATL | W 13-0 | - | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 21 | vs NYM | L 4-11 | L | 3.0 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 16 | @MIA | W 5-2 | W | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Jun 10 | vs CHC | L 4-8 | - | 4.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Jun 4 | @TOR | L 1-2 | - | 5.1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| May 18 | vs PIT | W 1-0 | W | 6.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Latest news
The Twins plan to re-evaluate Abel (elbow) on Sept. 1, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Abel was placed on the shelf April 20 due to right elbow inflammation and appeared to be on the cusp of a return in late June before suffering a setback and ultimately requiring arthroscopic surgery July 1. Given that he won't even be cleared to throw until he's re-evaluated and will required an extended ramp-up period, Abel appears likely to remain out until the end of the regular season Sept. 27. Even if Abel avoids any further snags when he's eventually cleared to throw and makes it back from the injured list before the end of the season, he won't have enough time to get built back up as a starter and will be ticketed for a relief role.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 20
Abel (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Friday.
Abel, who underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow July 1, has been on the injured list since April. The right-hander remains without a clear timetable for a return, though he's expected to be re-evaluated at some point over the next few weeks.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 14
Abel underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Though Abel's procedure went as expected, the Twins aren't expected to provide a timeline for his return from the 15-day injured list until he receives a checkup a few weeks later, per Hayes. Initially placed on the IL on April 20 due to elbow inflammation, Abel had his rehab slowed due by triceps soreness in May before being cleared to begin a rehab assignment June 10 and then suffering another setback that prompted him to undergo surgery.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jul 6
Abel will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow, Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com reports.
An MRI on Abel's elbow revealed Monday that he didn't suffer any ligament damage following his setback Friday, but the 24-year-old will opt to go under the knife anyway after receiving a second opinion. He remains without a return timeline, though the Twins will likely have a better idea of when he could rejoin the rotation after his procedure.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 24
The Twins announced Monday that Abel was diagnosed with swelling in his right elbow following an MRI but avoided any ligament damage, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Minnesota opted to send Abel in for the MRI after he experienced a setback with his elbow during a bullpen session Friday. While he's been cleared of any major damage, the 24-year-old is still expected to be shut down for a bit to let the inflammation calm down before he starts throwing again. Before suffering the setback, Abel had looked good over a pair of rehab starts with Triple-A St. Paul and most recently struck out five batters over five innings of one-run ball last Tuesday.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 23
Twins manager Derek Shelton said that Abel (elbow) had a setback with his recovery after his 20-pitch bullpen session Friday and won't return from the 15-day injured list this weekend, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Abel appeared likely to start Sunday in Arizona after completing a five-inning rehab start Tuesday, but he should once again be considered out indefinitely in light of his setback. The Twins will have him undergo an MRI when the club returns to Minnesota to determine the full extent of the issue.
RotoWire via ESPN · Jun 20