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Traded Phillies prospect just did what we expected in first Triple-A start with Twins

It was bound to happen. The Philadelphia Phillies traded away some top prospects at last week's trade deadline, and one of those young players, Mick Abel, had a gem of a start for his new Triple-A team over the weekend.

Abel, the former Phillies' No. 6 prospect who was dealt to the Minnesota Twins along with No. 4 prospect Eduardo Tait for Jhoan Duran, made his Twins organization debut on Sunday for the Triple-A St. Paul Saints. The right-hander dominated against the Toledo Mud Hens at Fifth Third Field.

Mick Abel dominates in Twins Triple-A debut after trade from Phillies

The Twins' new No.