Abad threw a scoreless inning in Thursday's spring training win over Boston. With three scoreless innings this spring, he's emerging as the front runner for the final bullpen spot, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Abad and Taylor Rogers were seen as the leading candidates to win an available lefty setup role before spring training and Abad has made a strong impression so far. Rogers is likely a long shot since he was a starter last year at Triple-A and has made few relief appearances in his minor-league career.