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Twins Cut Urena, Promote Top Prospect Abel for Debut

8/23/2025

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The Minnesota Twins designated pitcher Jose Urena for assignment after allowing six earned runs in five innings against the Athletics.
Mick Abel, with a 1.76 ERA in Triple-A, will make his MLB debut today.
Urena's ERA rose to 4.58 since joining the Twins.
The Twins traded closer Jhoan Duran to acquire Abel and Eduardo Tait from Philadelphia.
Abel's promotion aligns with the Twins' strategy of preparing players in Triple-A before their MLB debuts.

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The Minnesota Twins designated pitcher Jose Urena for assignment after allowing six earned runs in five innings against the Athletics.
Mick Abel, with a 1.76 ERA in Triple-A, will make his MLB debut today.
Urena's ERA rose to 4.58 since joining the Twins.
The Twins traded closer Jhoan Duran to acquire Abel and Eduardo Tait from Philadelphia.
Abel's promotion aligns with the Twins' strategy of preparing players in Triple-A before their MLB debuts.