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How Andrew Painter's Three Innings Looked for Phillies In Second Spring Start Inside Andrew Painter's three-inning start against the Blue Jays, which involved some loud contact but also poise and execution.

1 DAY AGO • SI.COM

Former top MLB prospect could break camp with the Phillies Andrew Painter threw two perfect innings in his spring debut and immediately reminded everyone why the hype is real. Twenty pitches. Six out...

5 DAYS AGO • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Will Zack Wheeler and Co.'s presence ease pressure on Andrew Painter? Phillies insider explains The Phillies started highly-touted prospect Andrew Painter in their Grapefruit League game on Tuesday versus the Yankees.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

J.T. Realmuto gives verdict on top Phillies prospect Andrew Painter J.T. Realmuto has been with the Philadelphia Phillies since 2019. During his time with the team, he has seen several top prospects rise and make a name for themselves.

6 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Likely to make Opening Day rotation Painter threw two clean innings in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He struck out one.

Impact Painter's spring debut went swimmingly -- he fired 14 of his 20 pitches for strikes and his four-seam fastball reached 97 mph on six occasions. With Zack Wheeler (shoulder) expected to start the new campaign on the injured list, the Phillies have an eye toward including Painter in the Opening Day rotation, per Todd Zolecki of MLB.com. While he turned in a lackluster 5.40 ERA and 1.55 WHIP over 106.2 innings at Triple-A Lehigh Valley a year ago, the 22-year-old right-hander remains one of Philadelphia's top prospects and has an opportunity to overtake Taijuan Walker as the club's No. 5 starter even when Wheeler rejoins the rotation.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies' Painter works two perfect innings in spring training debut Andrew Painter threw 20 pitches and retired all six hitters he faced.

MARCH 1 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Painter makes 1st Spring Training start, deals pair of perfect innings CLEARWATER, Fla. -- Phillies right-hander Andrew Painter’s first Grapefruit League start in three years left fans ready for more. He retired...

MARCH 1 • MLB.COM

Andrew Painter's Phillies Spring Training debut date revealed by Rob Thomson | Sporting News Andrew Painter's debut is now set this Spring.

FEBRUARY 26 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Will debut Sunday Painter will make his spring training debut Sunday against the Yankees, Corey Seidman of SI.com reports.

Impact Painter so far has been working on changing his arm angle to match where it was prior to his Tommy John surgery. This will be his first spring training start since 2023. With Zack Wheeler (thoracic outlet syndrome) out until at least late April, the Phillies are planning on Painter making their rotation to begin the season despite his substandard 2025 Triple-A season.

FEBRUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Painter's clubhouse mentor? How about an old pickleball rival CLEARWATER, Fla. – Phillies left-hander Jesús Luzardo still remembers seeing Andrew Painter the next day. They were pumped. “All right,” Luz...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Phillies' Andrew Painter reveals 'Toy Story' was inspiration behind his first name | Sporting News Andrew "Andy" Painter reveals some interesting "Toy Story" personal lore.

FEBRUARY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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FEBRUARY 9 • Associated Press

Phillies hope he cracks rotation The Phillies hope Painter will be part of their Opening Day rotation, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Impact Cristopher Sanchez, Jesus Luzardo and Aaron Nola are locked into the Opening Day rotation, but there's a good chance the Phillies will have two open spots if Zack Wheeler (shoulder) isn't quite ready. Taijuan Walker and Painter are considered the favorites to fill those last two slots. Painter didn't have great results in 2025 in his first full season back from Tommy John surgery, holding a 5.26 ERA, 1.49 WHIP and 123:47 K:BB over 118 innings covering 26 starts between Single-A Clearwater and Triple-A Lehigh Valley. However, the top prospect's stuff was intact, and the fact that he was able to get to nearly 120 innings was encouraging. Painter was added to the 40-man roster this offseason, and while he will have to pitch well in spring training, he stands a good chance of heading north with the big club.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Phils head to Winter Meetings with all eyes on Schwarber, Realmuto PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies can’t stay quiet forever. The Winter Meetings begin next week in Orlando, Fla. So far, the only players they’ve...

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • MLB.COM

MLB insider reveals Phillies' trade plan for Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller, Justin Crawford | Sporting News The Phillies have a clear plan for their top-three prospects.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Added to 40-man roster The Phillies selected Painter's contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Tuesday.

Impact The 2021 first-round pick returned to action last season for the first time since 2022 after undergoing Tommy John surgery, and he endured some struggles at Lehigh Valley with a 5.40 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and 111:46 K:BB over 106.2 innings. Painter's workload was encouraging, however, and his standing as Philadelphia's top pitching prospect lines him up to potentially make his MLB debut in 2026.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Best start in months Painter struck out six over five scoreless innings Wednesday while allowing three hits and zero walks for Triple-A Lehigh Valley against Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Impact This was arguably Painter's best start of the season, which isn't saying much, as he's thrown two quality starts on the year and this was his lone instance with five-plus innings, zero runs and zero walks. Indeed, he'd given up 12 earned runs on 19 hits and six walks over his last two starts, so it's hard to say with confidence that Painter has righted the ship. Painter sat 94-97 mph with his four-seamer (touched 98 mph) in this start, with his changeup, slider and curveball each getting whiffs over 35 percent of the time. The 22-year-old righty has a 5.35 ERA, 1.52 WHIP and a 105:44 K:BB in 102.2 innings for the IronPigs.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back at Triple-A Painter struck out six batters and allowed one hit and two walks over five scoreless innings in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact Painter had permitted 10 earned runs in nine innings over his first two starts of June, but he took an encouraging step forward Sunday, facing just one batter more than the minimum while needing 72 pitches to record 15 outs. The right-hander now holds a 4.35 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 35:13 K:BB over 31 innings in his seven starts since joining Lehigh Valley after completing a four-start rehab assignment in the Florida State League. Painter's big-league debut was pushed back after he underwent Tommy John surgery in July 2023, but assuming he can build on Sunday's outing and continue to overwhelm Triple-A hitters, he should be ready to slot into the Philadelphia rotation at some point shortly after the All-Star break.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back at Triple-A Painter struck out six batters and allowed one hit and two walks over five scoreless innings in his rehab start Sunday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

JUNE 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to debut in first half Phillies manager Rob Thomson indicated recently that it's unlikely Painter will make his major-league debut prior to the All-Star break, Paul Casella of MLB.com reports.

Impact Thomson also hinted that the club plans to give Painter some rest around the All-Star break as part of his workload management in his first season back in action following Tommy John surgery. The right-hander might make his MLB debut shortly after that during the Phillies' homestand that runs from July 18 to 23, although that's not written in ink. Painter's last four starts have been at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he's posted a 2.65 ERA and 20:7 K:BB over 17 innings in those outings. The 22-year-old went five frames in his last start and is slated to pitch into the sixth inning his next time on the bump.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Impact Thomson also hinted that the club plans to give Painter some rest around the July 14 to 17 All-Star break as part of his workload management in his first year back from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander might make his major-league debut shortly after that during the Phillies' July 18 to 23 homestand, although that's not written in ink. Painter's last four starts have been at Triple-A Lehigh Valley, and he's posted a 2.65 ERA and 20:7 K:BB over 17 innings in those outings. The 22-year-old went five frames in his last start and is slated to pitch into the sixth inning his next time on the bump.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes Triple-A debut Painter allowed one hit and three walks while striking out five across three innings with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday.

Impact This marked Painter's Triple-A debut, and he set a new season-high with 60 pitches as he continues to get stretched out. He struggled with his control -- only 34 of his pitches went for strikes-- but Painter was still able to showcase his strikeout upside. He'll likely be an option for the big-league rotation at some point during the summer.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Up to Triple-A for next start Painter's next start will come at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on May 8, Lochlahn March of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact The Phillies are ready to bump up Painter's competition level after he allowed five runs with a 12:1 K:BB over 11.1 innings covering four starts at Single-A Clearwater. Next week's start will be the first of his career at the Triple-A level. Painter topped out at four frames and had a high of 49 pitches at Clearwater and will continue to stretch out with Lehigh Valley. The goal is for the righty to join the Phillies' rotation sometime this summer.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining at Single-A for now Painter's start Thursday will be at Single-A Clearwater, not Triple-A Lehigh Valley as initially reported, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Painter's first three starts this season were at Clearwater and he will remain at that affiliate for now. He went three innings in each of his last two outings and is expected to stretch out to four frames Thursday. Coming back from Tommy John surgery, Painter is aiming to be part of the Phillies' rotation later this season.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting at Triple-A on Thursday Phillies manager Rob Thomson said Tuesday that Painter's next start will come at Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Impact Painter has made three starts with Single-A Clearwater, allowing a total of two runs with a 10:1 K:BB over 7.1 innings. The prized right-hander will face stiffer competition Thursday as he continues to get built back up after a long absence following Tommy John surgery. The Phillies expect Painter to be an option for the major-league rotation later this summer.

APRIL 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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