Looks like Painter is scheduled to start tomorrow. 5 days rest from his first outing.
More on Otto Kemp here. Lots of injuries in college and the pros. Nice story. Is the mustache now a thing for Phillies minor leaguers?
https://www.mlb.com/milb/news/phillies-otto-kemp-makes-name-for-himself-in-arizona-fall-league?t=arizona-fall-league-coverage
I don't know if it is a system thing or just dudes of a certain age, I do believe that mustaches and facial hair are a thing with the rehab pitching group in the complex.
It's the 1970s "porn star" look.
Painter and McGarry pitched today. A general critique of pre-injury Painter and seemingly post-surgery is that he possibly throws TOO many strikes.McGarry dominant today.
Watching Painter in the videos I've seen post-TJ he has no idea where his pitches are going. His stuff is still excellent, especially his FB, but his control of all his pitches is erratic. Stay healthy, keep throwing, that should come back.
33 pitches for Painter at least is pretty good. 42 for McGarry. Also HR for Rincones after slumping the entire week (he is hitting .130 so far).
It does feel like 20 innings now for Painter will be good for him. Then probably extended Spring and a half dozen minor league starts before he should be considered ready for the majors (assuming he pitches well). No need to rush him and we might as well put him on a program where an innings limit at the end of the season would not be a huge issue if we get there.
https://www.mlb.com/news/phillies-andrew-painter-regaining-velocity-in-arizona-fall-league?t=arizona-fall-league-coverage