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Phillies' Painter Set to Replace Suarez
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The Philadelphia Phillies are gearing up for a significant offseason, with key players like Kyle Schwarber, J.T. Realmuto, and Ranger Suarez hitting free agency. While the Phillies aim to retain Schwarber and Realmuto, Ranger Suarez is likely to leave, opening a spot in the rotation. To fill this void, the Phillies are expected to promote a right-handed pitcher from within their organization, with Andrew Painter, a highly-touted prospect, being the top contender. Painter, who missed two years due to injury, is now on the 40-man roster and poised to join a formidable rotation alongside Cristopher Sanchez, Aaron Nola, Jesus Luzardo, and Taijuan Walker. The question remains: can Painter effectively step into Suarezs shoes?
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