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Philip Abner
New York Mets
Pitcher
Born: (2002-05-05) May 5, 2002 (age 24)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
MLB debut
September 19, 2025, for the Arizona Diamondbacks
MLB statistics
(through 2026 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.75
Strikeouts15
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Philip James Abner (born May 5, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Mets of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Francisco Giants.

Amateur career

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A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Abner played college baseball at the University of Florida. In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[1]

Professional career

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Arizona Diamondbacks

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The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Abner in the sixth round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[2] He made his professional debut with the Single-A Visalia Rawhide. In 2024, Abner made 26 appearances (two starts) split between the High-A Hillsboro Hops, Visalia, and the rookie-level Arizona Complex League Diamondbacks, accumulating a 3–0 record and 1.85 ERA with 38 strikeouts over 34 innings of work.[3]

On September 18, 2025, Abner was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[4][5] He would make his debut the following day against the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching for 2⁄3 innings while letting up one hit and striking out both Kyle Schwarber and Brandon Marsh.[6] Abner made five appearances for the Diamondbacks during his rookie campaign, recording a 4.91 ERA with five strikeouts across 3+2⁄3 innings pitched.

Abner was optioned to Triple-A Reno to begin the 2026 season.[7] He made eight appearances for the Diamondbacks, struggling to a 6.28 ERA with six strikeouts across 14+1⁄3 innings pitched. Abner was designated for assignment by Arizona on August 16, 2026.[8]

San Francisco Giants

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On August 19, 2026, Abner was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants.[9] On September 7, Abner was recalled.[10] After multiple pitching blow-ups, including giving up four home runs in one inning of work on September 18 against the Los Angeles Dodgers,[11] Abner was optioned on September 20 and designated for assignment the following day.[12][13]

New York Mets

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On September 23, 2026, Abner was claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.[14]

References

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  1. ↑ "#41 Philip Abner - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ Abadie, Andrew (September 18, 2025). "Former Florida baseball pitcher Philip Abner called up by Arizona Diamondbacks". The Gainesville Sun. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ "Philip Abner - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved February 16, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Diamondbacks call up former Gator Philip Abner". WCJB. September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 20, 2026. The Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of former Florida Gators left-handed pitcher Philip Abner from Triple-A Reno on Thursday.
  5. ↑ "D-backs Roster Moves". MLB.com. September 18, 2025. Retrieved September 21, 2026.
  6. ↑ Eisenhauer, Olivia (September 20, 2025). "Former Gator Philip Abner makes MLB Debut". WCJB. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ "Diamondbacks' Philip Abner: Sent to Reno". cbssports.com. Retrieved March 28, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Diamondbacks call up RHP Dennis Santana, DFA Philip Abner". ESPN.com. Associated Press. August 16, 2026. Retrieved August 16, 2026.
  9. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (August 19, 2026). "Giants Claim Philip Abner". mlbtraderumors.com.
  10. ↑ delos Santos, Justice. "Giants' Whitcomb delivers 11th-inning walk-off single to defeat Cardinals". The Mercury News. KDH News. Retrieved September 20, 2026. Before first pitch, the Giants optioned rookie right-hander Braxton Roxby to Triple-A Sacramento and recalled left-hander Philip Abner from Sacramento.
  11. ↑ Guardado, Maria (September 20, 2026). "Giants' limited bullpen options put Vitello in tough spot". MLB.com. Retrieved September 22, 2026.
  12. ↑ Shovein, David (September 20, 2026). "Giants recall Tristan Beck from Triple-A on Sunday". NBC Sports Bay Area.
  13. ↑ "Giants put Eldridge on concussion list after accident at hotel". ESPN.com. September 21, 2026. Retrieved September 21, 2026. In another roster move, the Giants designated left-handed reliever Philip Abner for assignment.
  14. ↑ McDonald, Darragh (September 23, 2026). "Mets Claim Philip Abner". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 23, 2026.
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