This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/phillies as Phillies Send Mick Abel Back To Triple-A After Two Poor Outings.

Pitcher Mick Abel has been optioned to triple-A Lehigh Valley, the Phillies announced Friday. Abel went 11 innings without allowing a run to start his major league career, but since then, his ERA has risen to 5.

When you're not throwing the ball to the inside corners, you're gonna get beat up — Ricky Bo on Mick Abel's poor outing against the Padres.Mick Abel struggles in Phillies' 6-4 loss to Padres | Phillie

In exchange, March pitched a three-player package of starting pitcher Mick Abel, right-handed pitcher Jean Cabrera, and infielder Aroon Escobar for the Phillies to send to Baltimore.

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?

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.

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