Andrew Painter Makes Phillies' Opening Day Rotation
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Key Points:
- Phillies manager Rob Thomson announced the starting rotation for the season, with Cristopher Sánchez as the Opening Day starter, followed by Aaron Nola, Jesús Luzardo, Taijuan Walker, and rookie Andrew Painter making his major league debut in the fifth game.
- Zack Wheeler remains on the injured list recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, delaying his return and solidifying the current rotation until he is ready to pitch again.
- Andrew Painter, once a top pitching prospect and 13th overall pick in 2021, is making his MLB debut after overcoming Tommy John surgery and a challenging minor league season; he showed promise this spring with a 2.31 ERA in four starts.
- The rotation is expected to change once Wheeler
