Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter won't throw for four weeks because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.
The 19-year-old right-hander's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut on March 1 against Minnesota, and he came into camp the next day and said he felt "tenderness" in his elbow.
Medical staff and Painter's doctor recommended Painter rest for four weeks from the date of injury and then begin a light tossing progression.
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