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Phillies Injury News: Phils’ Medical Staff Recommends Tommy John Surgery for Andrew Painter

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Published19 Jul 2023

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Andrew Painter

 

Talk about timing, a day after Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations shot down the idea of top pitching prospect Andrew Painter be a factor in 2023, the team announced they’re recommending Painter undergo Tommy John surgery.  Painter, 20, will consult with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Monday, July 24, according to a statement from the team.  He has been shut down since March 2 after experiencing elbow discomfort during a Spring Training game.

Generally speaking, a pitcher can resume baseball activities about 12-months after Tommy John surgery, however it usually takes up to 18-months for a pitcher to return to previous levels of performance.  Given the timing of Painter’s meeting with Dr. ElAttrache and a potential surgery, he’s not likely to factor into the Phillies’ plans until the start of the 2025 season.