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BREAKTHROUGH: Andrew Painter’s Philadelphia Phillies Future and Why 2025 STRUGGLES Mean a Big 2026
The Philadelphia Phillies set the stage for a pitching resurgence as Andrew Painter’s challenging 2025 minor league season may be the perfect springboard for a breakout MLB debut in 2026. Can Painter’s recovery from Tommy John surgery and proven durability translate to a key rotation spot without strict innings limits? Connor Thomas explores why Painter’s workload and velocity offer reasons for Phillies fans to be optimistic.
The episode scrutinizes Orion Kerkering’s high-pressure blunder against the Dodgers, his offseason mindset, and whether he can reclaim trust in the bullpen. Plus, Gage…
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