Phillies' Andrew Painter has a huge fastball problem that might lead to demotion

Phillies All-Star Sends Encouraging Message to Andrew Painter After Demotion to Minors

The Philadelphia Phillies made the tough decision to send struggling right-hander Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. With Painter headed for the minors, All-Star shortstop Trea Turner sent the rookie an encouraging message.“It happens to everyone in different ways,” Turner told NBC Sports Philadelphia. “You want to get off to a good start in your career, but there are countless people in this game who are really, really good that didn’t h…

Phillies send Andrew Painter down to triple A after another ugly start

Painter’s hard-to-watch rookie season got even worse on Wednesday when he allowed six runs on six hits, including two homers, in two innings. Hours later, he was demoted to Lehigh Valley.

Phillies' Andrew Painter has a huge fastball problem that might lead to demotion

Andrew Painter is not working out in the big leagues so far this season.

Phillies Option Andrew Painter to Triple-A Amid Rotation Concerns- Sports Talk PHL

The Philadelphia Phillies have optioned rookie right-hander Andrew Painter to Triple-A, the club announced Wednesday. A corresponding roster move to fill his spot on the 26-man roster will be made Thursday. https:///phillies/status/2067370720863170905?s=46 According to the The Athletic, the Phillies plan to add an extra reliever for Thursday’s game before taking a different approach to the No. 5 spot in the rotation next week. The report also n…

Rough outing leads Andrew Painter back to minors

Andrew Painter got rocked on Wednesday. (Brendan Baldwin/Phillies Nation) PHILADELPHIA — Phillies rookie Andrew Painter, a former first-round pick and a top prospect over the past handful of years, has had his chance to stick in the rotation to start this season. His next turn will be with Lehigh Valley. The Phillies optioned Painter to Triple-A after Wednesday’s game. They did not announce a corresponding move. Painter allowed six runs on six h…

Phillies Have Explored Trades For Back-End Starter

The Phillies have made some early inquiries on the trade front for a back-of-the-rotation starter or swingman, report Charlotte Varnes and Matt Gelb of The Athletic. The back half of Philadelphia’s rotation has been an issue all season, culminating in today’s move to demote rookie righty Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. The top half of Philadelphia’s rotation is excellent. Cristopher Sánchez has an argument as the best pitcher in the Na…