The Philadelphia Phillies have made a pivotal roster change as they gear up for their series against the Cincinnati Reds. The team has optioned struggling young pitcher Mick Abel to Triple-A following a disappointing stretch in the majors, including a recent outing where he allowed five earned runs while failing to complete two innings against the San Diego Padres. Abel's ERA climbed to 5.04 after he gave up nine earned runs in his last two starts. In a strategic move, the Phillies have called up Seth Johnson, who has displayed promise with a solid performance in his previous outing. Johnson will now occupy a critical role in the Phillies' rotation as the team looks to regain its competitive edge.