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Phillies' Top Prospect Andrew Painter Set for MLB Debut

3/31/2026

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Andrew Painter, the Philadelphia Phillies' top pitching prospect, is slated to make his major league debut against the Washington Nationals, with family and friends attending.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson hopes Painter throws six innings and delivers a strong start as the offense supports the team during a losing streak.
Painter posted a 2.31 ERA and a .171 opponent batting average this spring.
Past Triple-A failures prepared him for his debut.

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Story summary

Andrew Painter, the Philadelphia Phillies' top pitching prospect, is slated to make his major league debut against the Washington Nationals, with family and friends attending.
Phillies manager Rob Thomson hopes Painter throws six innings and delivers a strong start as the offense supports the team during a losing streak.
Painter posted a 2.31 ERA and a .171 opponent batting average this spring.
Past Triple-A failures prepared him for his debut.