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Andrew Painter Makes Anticipated Return for Phillies' Low-A Start

4/7/2025

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Philadelphia Phillies' rising star Andrew Painter is set to take the mound for his first regular-season start with Low-A Clearwater this Friday, marking a triumphant return after undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2023. At just 22, the highly-touted right-hander, ranked No. 7 in baseball, is eyeing a big-league debut by July, fueled by his impressive performance in the Arizona Fall League.

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Philadelphia Phillies' rising star Andrew Painter is set to take the mound for his first regular-season start with Low-A Clearwater this Friday, marking a triumphant return after undergoing Tommy John surgery in July 2023. At just 22, the highly-touted right-hander, ranked No. 7 in baseball, is eyeing a big-league debut by July, fueled by his impressive performance in the Arizona Fall League.