Andrew Painter Makes Highly Anticipated MLB Debut Tonight vs. Nationals

Phillies rookie pitcher Andrew Painter will make his much-anticipated major league debut on Tuesday against the Washington Nationals.

Scouting Andrew Painter: From Recovery to the Rotation

Painter, the team's top pitching prospect, was the 13th overall pick in the 2021 MLB draft, but Tommy John surgery during spring training in 2023 forced him to miss the entire 2023 and 2024 seasons.

Last year, he went 5-8 with a 5.26 ERA during two minor league stops.

Painter had a 2.31 ERA and a sparkling 0.77 WHIP during Spring Training, striking out eight in 11.2 innings pitched.

Phillies vs. Nationals: Lineup Breakdown and Matchup Notes

Here is the Phillies lineup today vs Washington

1. SS Trea Turner
2. DH Kyle Schwarber
3. 1B Bryce Harper
4. 3B Alec Bohm
5. 2B Bryson Stott
6. RF Adolis Garcia
7. LF Brandon Marsh
8. C J.T. Realmuto
9. CF Justin Crawford

Scouting the Nationals: PJ Poulin and the Washington Order

This lineup will be facing Nationals lefty PJ Poulin, who will be used in an opener role tonight. It will be the fourth straight left-handed pitcher the Phillies will face, but he is expected to throw only an inning or two.

Painter will make his MLB debut against this lineup of the Nationals:

1. James Wood RF
2. Luis Garcia 1B
3. CJ Abrams SS
4. Daylen Lile LF
5. Jorbit Vivas 3B
6. Keibert Ruiz C
7. Jose Tena DH
8. Joey Wiemer CF
9. Nasim Nunez 2B