Timeline
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Threw a bullpen source of the outlook above
Right elbow inflammation
Underwent surgery July 1.
Threw a light bullpen session to a standing catcher on Sept. 26.
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Throwing program
Throwing from 60 feet.
Mike Paredes, Mick Abel and Pablo L3ez have all started throwing programs as they recover from their respective injuries.
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Throwing program
Throwing from 60 feet.
Mike Paredes, Mick Abel and Pablo López have all started throwing programs as they recover from their respective injuries.
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Throwing program
Right elbow inflammation
Underwent surgery July 1.
Began playing catch from 60 feet the week of Aug. 24.
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Shut down expected
Right elbow inflammation
Underwent surgery on July 1.
Will be re-evaluated around Sept. 1 (approximately eight weeks post-op) to determine when he can resume throwing, which is expected to occur sometime between eight and 12 weeks after surgery.
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Placed on IL
Right elbow inflammation
Minnesota Twins placed RHP Mick Abel on the 60-day injured list. Right elbow inflammation.
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Threw a bullpen setback
Inflammation in his throwing elbow
Felt some elbow soreness after a bullpen session on Friday, delaying his activation.
Abel had been set to be activated from the 15-day IL himself today, but he felt some elbow soreness after a bullpen session on Friday.
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Rehab assignment
Minnesota Twins sent RHP Mick Abel on a rehab assignment to St. Paul Saints.
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Threw a bullpen expected
Elbow inflammation
Will pitch two innings in a simulated game.
Abel will also take a big step toward returning when he pitches two innings in a simulated game this Thursday.
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Placed on IL
Right elbow inflammation
Minnesota Twins placed RHP Mick Abel on the 15-day injured list retroactive to April 17, 2026. Right elbow inflammation.
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Injured
Elbow inflammation
David Festa has yet to pitch in 2026 due to triceps and shoulder issues, and Mick Abel hasn’t pitched since April 14 due to elbow inflammation.