Overview

• Mick Abel was sent down after compiling a 5.04 ERA over six starts and surrendering five runs in 1⅔ innings in his latest outing
• Seth Johnson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to reinforce the major league bullpen ahead of Friday’s game
• Taijuan Walker will take Abel’s turn in the rotation for Tuesday’s start in San Francisco Top prospect Andrew Painter has two more Triple-A starts before the All-Star break and is the leading candidate for the post–break fifth starter spot
• Manager Rob Thomson described the move as an opportunity for Abel to regain his mechanics and confidence in a lower-pressure environment