Zolecki: Top Prospect Andrew Painter Headed to the Arizona Fall League

File this under massive news for the Philadelphia Phillies. According to MLB.com baseball insider Todd Zolecki, top prospect Andrew Painter is being sent to the Arizona Fall League to face live hitting as he recovers from Tommy John Surgery.  Good news for Andrew Painter. The #Phillies are sending their No. 1 pitching prospect (and No. […]

Mike Lipinski  •  07 Oct 2024
Phillies Injury News: Phillies Top Prospect Andrew Painter Undergoes Successful Tommy John Surgery

  Philadelphia Phillies top prospect RHP Andrew Painter underwent successful Tommy John surgery, the team announced late Tuesday evening. The procedure was performed by renowned orthopedist Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.  Painter also underwent an ulnar nerve transposition during the procedure.  The 20-year-old will report to Clearwater by the end the week to begin […]

Mike Lipinski  •  26 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Phils’ Medical Staff Recommends Tommy John Surgery for 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 […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Phillies Injury News: Top Prospect Andrew Painter No Longer an Option in 2023

The news is not good on Philadelphia Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter. The 20-year-old pitching phenom, who was considered by many a near-lock for the No. 5 spot in the Phillies rotation, no longer factors in the teams’ 2023 plans, according to president of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski.   Speaking with MLB.com on Tuesday afternoon, Dombrowski […]

Mike Lipinski  •  19 Jul 2023
Philadelphia Phillies Injury News and Notes

Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub: LHP Ranger Suarez (left elbow strain)– Suarez will make another rehab start with Triple-A Lehigh Valley on May 7 at Syracuse (Blue Jays). If all goes well, Suarez will rejoin the rotation according to Phils’ skipper Rob Thomson. The lefty […]

Mike Lipinski  •  05 May 2023
News & Notes: Philadelphia Phillies Injury Update

Here’s the latest news and notes on the Phillies injuries as updated by the ballclub on April, 21: Bryce Harper (Tommy John surgery)– The Phillies all-star is beginning to ramp up his recovery from Tommy John surgery and a return sooner rather than later is looking likely.  Harper has taken live batting practice, including a […]

Mike Lipinski  •  21 Apr 2023