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Andrew Painter Secures Phillies' No. 5 Starter Spot on Opening Day
Andrew Painter, a rookie right-hander, has earned a spot on the Philadelphia Phillies' opening-day roster as the No. 5 starter. Manager Rob Thomson made the announcement Friday, highlighting Painter's status as a top prospect.
Andrew Painter, a 6-foot-7 right-hander, was drafted in the first round in 2021. The Phillies' rotation is expected to feature Cristopher Sánchez, Aaron Nola, Jesús Luzardo, Taijuan Walker, and Painter. Sánchez is slated to start the Phillies' opener against Texas on Thursday. Zack Wheeler is expected to start the season on the injured list. Wheeler is recovering from surgery after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome. Painter will turn 24 on April 10; he was previously slowed by Tommy John surgery in July 2023.
Key Facts
- Andrew Painter, a rookie right-hander, made the Phillies' opening-day roster.
- Painter was selected in the first round of the 2021 amateur draft.
- Painter will be the No. 5 starter.
- Zack Wheeler is expected to begin the season on the injured list.
- Wheeler is recovering from surgery after being diagnosed with thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Cristopher Sánchez is scheduled to start the opener against Texas.
- The Phillies' rotation includes Sánchez, Nola, Luzardo, Walker, and Painter.
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- Yakima Herald-Republic — Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter makes Phillies' opening day roster as No. 5 starter