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There were some anticipation that the Philadelphia Phillies would essentially put the high-profile players’ free agent market in the rearview mirror after they finally failed to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto. However, a story surfaced suggesting that they may still be considering some of the top starting pitchers out there.
It appears to go against other stories that have surfaced, according to which they would only consider Yamamoto as the pitcher for whom they would pay the next tier of the luxury tax; nevertheless, this is also the Hot Stove, so everything is possible.
Given that it appears like one of their best pitching prospects is ready for Major League Baseball, the Phillies may not need to chase these free agents. Mick Abel, the No. 2 prospect for Philadelphia and the No. 45 overall pick in baseball, may pitch in the major leagues next season, according to Todd Zolecki of MLB.com.
“Next year, if he makes progress, he ought to pursue a promotion. Ultimately, how often does a club play with just five starters during the whole season? He writes, “Hint: Since 1901, the Phillies have not utilized fewer than seven.
Abel was chosen 15th overall in 2020 and was their first-round draft choice. At the minor league level, he hasn’t exactly dazzled fans with a record of 14–20 and an ERA of 4.09 over 60 career starts, but his high ceiling is demonstrated by his 1.28 WHIP,.205 opponent batting average, and 328 strikeouts over 266 1/3 innings thrown.
During the previous season, the 22-year-old righty was also promoted to Triple-A. In his one start, he pitched 4 1/3 innings and had six strikeouts while giving up two earned runs.
As the Phillies have demonstrated, they have no qualms about showcasing their best pitching prospects, and Abel might be the next to break through in 2024.
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