Andrew Painter has UCL sprain, will rest for a few weeks

The official Andrew Painter injury update is here.

The team announced Friday that the Phillies right-hander has a right proximal ulnar collateral ligament sprain. He underwent an MRI on March 3.

Painter sought a second opinion from renowned orthopedic surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache. Both ElAttrache and the Phillies medical staff recommend four weeks of rest from the time of injury followed by a “light tossing progression.”

Since the injury occurred last week and it took a week for the Phillies to obtain ElAttrache’s opinion, Painter will essentially rest for three weeks and then begin progressing towards a return.

The Phillies did not provide an estimated return timeline.

The news officially takes Painter out of contention for a spot on the Phillies’ Opening Day roster. Bailey Falter will likely slot in as the club’s No. 5 starter.

We’ll have more on this story as more information becomes available.

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