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Phillies news roundup: Rob Thomson remains committed to Alec Bohm; speculation swirls about Adolis Garcia possibly joining the team before the trade deadline; coverage also notes manager-hot-seat chatter and Phillies prospect Matthew Ferrara making MLB.com’s prospect team of the week; plus MLB notes including Mick Abel’s elbow inflammation and Edwin Diaz’s elbow surgery.
Edwin Díaz is set to miss about three months after elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, forcing the Dodgers to lean on a closer-by-committee approach and reshaping the late-inning plan; Mick Abel’s strong run for the Phillies is halted by right elbow inflammation and a 15-day IL stint, likely sidelining him for weeks, while other notable injuries—Jhoan Duran and Daniel Palencia with left oblique strains and Sonny Gray’s hamstring —further scramble the early-season closer landscape.
With Pablo López out for the season, the Twins named Joe Ryan Opening Day starter and optioned Zebby Matthews to Triple-A, solidifying a rotation that already includes Bailey Ober and Simeon Woods Richardson. Taj Bradley and Mick Abel won the final two spots, while David Festa starts the year on the injured list. Bradley and Abel have shown spring promise, giving Minnesota a mix of proven options and young arms as they head into the regular season.
The Phillies will start Mick Abel in the first game and Cristopher Sánchez in the second game of a doubleheader against the Padres, with Sánchez coming off an impressive season and Abel returning from a rain delay, as the teams prepare for their series at Citizens Bank Park.
The Phillies are moving pitcher Taijuan Walker from their starting rotation to a permanent one-inning setup role in the bullpen to strengthen their late-inning relief options, making room for top prospect Mick Abel to join the rotation temporarily as they manage injuries and roster needs.
The Philadelphia Phillies have made significant roster changes to address their struggling bullpen and recent losing streak, including calling up prospect Mick Abel and adjusting roles for Taijuan Walker, while also managing injuries and suspensions. Abel's strong debut and Walker's potential as a short reliever are key highlights, as the team aims to stabilize their pitching staff and maintain their position atop the NL East.