Philadelphia Phillies Recall Pitcher Andrew Painter Ahead of Trade Deadline

The Philadelphia Phillies have brought right‑hander Andrew Painter back from Triple‑A as the team searches for a fifth starter before the upcoming trade deadline. Painter had been sent down after a rough start in the majors, posting a 1‑8 record with a 7.06 ERA over 14 appearances.

While in the minors, Painter has been working on his pitch repertoire and mechanics. He noted that his fastball showed its best underlying numbers since his 2022 Tommy John surgery, but was being hit hard due to a lack of effective off‑speed offerings. Recent outings for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs have included two solid starts, allowing three runs and striking out 14 across 11 innings, signaling potential improvement as the Phillies consider their rotation options.

The recall reflects the club’s urgency to reinforce the rotation ahead of the deadline, though the team still views Painter as a development project rather than an immediate frontline starter.