This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/phillies as Phillies Send Mick Abel Back To Triple-A After Two Poor Outings.

Abel struggled with his control in his last start on Wednesday. Pitcher Seth Johnson will take his spot on the roster.

When you're not throwing the ball to the inside corners, you're gonna get beat up — Ricky Bo on Mick Abel's poor outing against the Padres.Mick Abel struggles in Phillies' 6-4 loss to Padres | Phillie

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