Justin Crawford understands the Phillies' approach but continues to say that he's ready to contribute.
Entering 2025, the Philadelphia Phillies had high hopes for top prospects Andrew Painter, Aidan Miller, Justin Crawford and Eduardo Tait. Painter has yet to regain his pre-Tommy John dominance on the mound, Miller struggled to adjust at the Double-A level and Tait was sent to the Minnesota Twins along with Mick Abel in the Jhoan Duran trade.