Catherine Reeves+FollowMick Abel's Rise: Painter's Path Blocked?Philly fans, what do you make of Mick Abel’s sudden surge? The Fightins’ have a rotation stacked with All-Stars, and now Abel’s Triple-A dominance (2.75 ERA!) has Dave Dombrowski saying he’d call him up in a heartbeat. With King Cole-level hype around Andrew Painter’s return from Tommy John, does Abel’s breakout delay Painter’s MLB debut? Or is this just a good problem for the Phils? Let’s hear your takes on the Abel vs. Painter debate! #RingTheBell #Phillies #MLBProspects #MickAbel #AndrewPainter #Sports00Share
Andrea Castillo+FollowIs The Painter Era About to Begin in Philly?Fellow Phils fans, is it finally time for Andrew Painter to make his big league debut? The club’s No. 1 prospect is set for his first Triple-A start, and with the Fightins chasing the Mets in the NL East, the timing couldn’t be better. Painter’s arsenal is electric—triple-digit heat and a nasty slider. After Tommy John last year, he’s looking sharp and could be the X-factor in our rotation down the stretch. How soon do you want to see him in red pinstripes? #RingTheBell #Phillies #AndrewPainter #MLBProspects #Sports30Share
