With the start of the 2026 regular season just a week away, the Philadelphia Phillies' pitching staff has looked ready to go. With mainstays such as Cristopher Sánchez and Aaron Nola pitching well in the World Baseball Classic for their respective teams, and Jesús Luzardo showing that he is deserving of his contract extension in Clearwater, the starting staff has looked good.
On Wednesday, Andrew Painter appeared in what is likely his last start prior to Opening Day. The long-awaited prospect's performance should have squashed some of the concerns that were raised earlier in the spring.