Phillies' prodigy pitcher gets important injury update | Sporting News

Everyone wants their top pitchers to be completely healthy the Phillies included.

Sidelined for nearly two years due to Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, Phillies' top prospect Andrew Painter took a major step in his rehab on Thursday night, making his Triple-A debut.

Painter struck out five in three one-hit frames in his debut, taking one more step towards complete health and appearing in the MLB.

The Phillies are tremendously high on Painter, and the team is rumored not to be entertaining trade offers, including the righty, going forward.

The Philadelphia Phillies, among other teams, already are keeping a close eye on Cardinals closer Ryan Helsley, who will likely be dealt by the trade deadline.

Yet, the Phillies are adamant they will not include top prospects Andrew Painter or Aidan Miller in any trade, Bob Nightengale wrote.

More outings like his on Thursday will only help the right-hander's stock in the future.

The Phillies are certainly in win-now mode, but seem to value Painters presence in the farm system rather than any attainable assets.

Follow The Sporting News on WhatsApp Painter will likely be asked to go four full innings in his next appearance and although the Phillies would certainly like his talent in the big leagues as soon as possible his health is far more paramount.

Phillies head of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski and GM Prestin Mattingly have hinted that Painter could be recalled as soon as July.

The Phillies are currently 22-15, good for second place in the NL East..

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