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Phillies weigh Andrew Painter recall ahead of deadline
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Philadelphia Phillies pitcher weigh Andrew Painter saga recall ahead of deadline
After a rough start to the 2026 season that left him 1‑8 with a 7.06 ERA, the Phillies sent rookie right‑hander Andrew Painter to Triple‑A Lehigh Valley on June 17. In the minors his early outings were modest, but the The club kept him there in the minors to develop a newly added splitter. Within a week Painter posted a solid five‑inning effort against the Yankees, striking out eight, and soon followed with then delivered two strong starts against the Indianapolis Indians. Over those starts he allowed Indians, allowing three runs in over 11 innings, posted a 2.45 ERA and struck out 14, prompting interim innings (2.45 ERA, 14 strikeouts). Interim manager Don Mattingly to note that Painter is improving noted the improvement but still said Painter was not yet ready to assume for a permanent fifth‑starter role as the trade deadline approaches. approached. On July 31, the Phillies recalled Painter from Triple‑A as they searched for a fifth starter before the deadline. While his fastball showed its best underlying numbers since his 2022 Tommy John surgery, the team still views him as a development project lacking a consistent off‑speed offering. The recall reflects the club’s urgency to bolster the rotation, but Painter is not expected to assume a frontline role immediately. The Phillies will continue to monitor his progress, using his minor‑league performances progress and decide how best to shape use him in the rotation options while acknowledging that further development is required before he can return to a regular major‑league role. moving forward.
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