Michael Stryffeler

Michael Stryffeler (note: appears to be referenced as "Mick Abel" in the provided sources) is a 24-year-old right-handed pitcher for the Minnesota Twins who was acquired via trade from Philadelphia in July 2025. He was placed on the 15-day injured list on April 20 with right elbow inflammation. After showing early promise with back-to-back strong outings (6 shutout innings with 6 strikeouts vs Detroit on April 9), he suffered a setback during a simulated bullpen session on Saturday, experiencing tricep soreness. He received a cortisone injection in his right tricep and was scheduled for re-evaluation on Tuesday. The Twins organization indicated they are still multiple steps away from establishing a clear return timeline, as the pitcher must progress through throwing sessions before returning to game action. This injury is particularly frustrating given the timing, as Abel was just beginning to demonstrate the caliber of pitching the Twins envisioned when acquiring him.