After missing almost two full seasons because of injury, Painter was named the Pitcher of the Year in the prospect-driven league.

The 2025 rotation for the Philadelphia Phillies is almost set. The only thing they have to figure out is who will be the fifth starter. Will it be Taijuan Walker? Will the Phillies make a trade and make him the fifth starter?

After two lost seasons, how many innings can the Phillies count on from Painter? They’re working on it, with the same methodical approach they’ve taken during his successful recovery from surgery.

Mission accomplished. Andrew Painter arrived in the Arizona Fall League six weeks ago, having not pitched in game action since he sprained his elbow during a Spring Training appearance on March 1, 2023.

Painter posted a 2.30 ERA in six Arizona Fall League starts and is happy to have gotten his “feet wet” in “a competitive atmosphere.”

Phillies top prospect Andrew Painter not only showed his arm was healthy in the Arizona Fall League, he excelled, earning the league's top pitching award.

The Phillies hoped to see Andy Painter stay healthy, pitch without pain, and flash some velocity in the Arizona Fall League. Modest goals. After all, Painter's AFL stint represented the 21-year-old's first game action since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023.

For six more weeks again this year, some of the best prospects in baseball shined in the Arizona Fall League, the game’s most elite prospect circuit. Now it’s time to give out some hardware. The Fall League annually awards the Joe Black MVP Award to its top performer,