Mick Abel's debut in the Major Leagues showcased his potential as a future mainstay in the Philadelphia Phillies' rotation. However, subsequent outings revealed inconsistency, leading to his demotion back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. After a promising start against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where he struck out nine over six innings, Abel faltered in later appearances, culminating in a lackluster showing against the San Diego Padres, where he allowed five earned runs in just 1.2 innings.

With Abel's struggles, the Phillies have opted to call up Seth Johnson, a first-round pick from 2019, who previously held the position of the team's No. 13 prospect. The Phillies continue to compete fiercely in the National League East, holding a slender lead over the New York Mets.