Phillies' Andrew Painter leaves Nationals game with hamstring injury

Rookie right‑hander Andrew Painter, recently recalled to the Philadelphia Phillies rotation, was pulled from a mid‑week matchup against the Washington Nationals after four innings because of left hamstring tightness. He had allowed one run on 63 pitches and struck out four batters before the injury forced his exit.

The injury comes as the Phillies, with limited pitching depth following the trade deadline, consider options to reinforce the staff, including potential waiver moves. Painter has struggled this season, posting a 1‑8 record and a 6.72 ERA, but his brief performance against Washington showed promise before the hamstring issue halted his outing.