The Phillies optioned Mick Abel back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Monday and recalled right-handed reliever Max Lazar.

When Mick Abel called his dad back home in Oregon a few days ago, the conversation began differently than usual. “Is mom in the room?” Abel asked. Abel’s dad put Mick’s mom on speaker phone, then added his brother to the call.

Philadelphia Phillies starter Mick Abel thanked his supporters and the Phillies' organization for their support over the years in a heartfelt Instagram post.