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Phillies Injury Updates: Andrew Painter reaches big recovery milestone

The Latest Phillies Injury Updates

  • Andrew Painter (Tommy John surgery)
  • Status: Minor league 60-day injured list; Expected back in 2025
  • The No. 1 overall prospect in the Phillies’ minor league system underwent Tommy John surgery on July 25, 2023.
  • Painter threw to batters for the first time since his major league spring training debut on March 1, 2023, according to Alex Coffey of the Philadelphia Inquirer. He reportedly sat 97-98 mph with his fastball and touched 99 in the 15-pitch live batting practice session, which took place in Clearwater, Fla.