Before the 2025 season, it was widely expected that the 22-year-old righty would reach the majors during the summer as he worked his way back from Tommy John surgery. 10-rated prospect this season have many Phillies fans labeling Painter's 2025 campaign a big disappointment. That's a shocking two-plus full years without minor league game action, thanks to his July 2023 Tommy John surgery. "He's coming off of Tommy John," Stubbs said. Rob Thomson was candid about the expectations placed on Andrew Painter for his first season back from Tommy John surgery.