Top Phillies Prospect Painter Recommended Tommy John Surgery, Will Miss 2024 Season

Painter suffered partial UCL tear in elbow during spring training in March.
Despite some interval healing, Painter continues to have elbow pain and symptoms.
Phillies medical staff recommends UCL reconstruction and ulnar nerve transposition surgery.
Painter will consult with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on July 24 before likely having surgery.
Typical Tommy John recovery timeline means Painter expected to miss all of 2024 season.