The Phillies' top prospect has yet to show that he is ready for his big-league promotion.
Entering the 2025 season, one of the most anticipated storylines was the potential MLB debut for the Philadelphia Phillies' top pitching prospect Andrew Painter.
The organization's 2021 first round pick dominated in the minor leagues prior to undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023.
As Painter began his rehab back from the injury this spring, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said that his expected target date for arriving in Philadelphia was July or August, depending on the pitcher's health and performance, per former NBC Sports Philadelphia's Corey Seidman.