Abel to undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery; return timetable TBD
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins right-hander Mick Abel will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his injured right elbow, the team announced Wednesday.
Abel first suffered elbow inflammation in April after a strong start to the season that seemed to herald a breakout for the former top prospect. On two separate occasions, he was making strong progress in his recovery before suffering a setback, most recently when he was tentatively expected to start Sunday’s game in Arizona.
But following a bullpen session Friday, he experienced renewed discomfort on Saturday and was scratched. An MRI showed no damage to the ulnar collateral ligament or flexor tendon, but nonetheless, Dr. Keith Meister recommended surgery to ease the recurring discomfort.
Meister will perform the surgery at a date to be determined, after which a timetable for Abel’s return to action will be established. Abel is one of three Twins starting pitchers on the injured list, along with Pablo López and Bailey Ober.