The Philadelphia Phillies enter the early stages of the 2025 MLB offseason with rising anticipation surrounding their young pitching core. As December approaches, one storyline has quickly captured fan attention. A new on-air discussion suggests the organization expects far more from right-handed pitcher and top prospect Andrew Painter than his 2025 numbers indicate.

MLB Network posted a segment to its official X (formerly known as Twitter) featuring analyst Dan Plesac speaking with MLB.com beat writer Todd Zolecki. The longtime reporter outlined why the organization remains confident in Painter’s long-term ceiling despite the right-hander’s uneven 2025 return from Tommy John surgery.

“So again, if not on the opening day roster, he's going to help them out at some point this season

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