Abel allowed six earned runs and seven hits in three innings with two walks and two strikeouts in a 7-3 loss to the White Sox.

The Minnesota Twins called up pitcher Mick Abel from Triple-A St. Paul, and the right-hander will start Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. The 24-year-old Abel was acquired from Philadelphia in the Jhoan Duran trade.

Abel made his Twins debut and he wound up giving up six runs on seven hits and two walks in only three innings.