Abel pitched six innings of five-hit ball with nine strikeouts and zero earned runs in his debut May 18 against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was sent back down to the minors shortly after because of the nature of the spot-start, but he returned in early June and wasn't the same pitcher.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Cincinnati Reds vs. Philadelphia Phillies MLB game to be played on July 4, 2025 on ESPN.

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The Philadelphia Phillies have been great this year, but their outfield could use some upgrades. Could they part ways with Nick Castellanos in a trade?

Are the Philadelphia Phillies going to be power players on the relief pitching market at the trade deadline? Probably more so than any other playoff contender, the Phillies need to find some new high-leverage options.

Baseball’s trade deadline is looming, and the Phillies’ needs are evident. Let’s make a deal with some ideas that Dave Dombrowski can thank us for later.