Rob Thomson confirms that Andrew Painter has his command back, which could change everything about the Phillies rotation

Rob Thomson confirms that Andrew Painter has his command back, which could change everything about the Phillies rotation

Rob Thomson said it plainly down in Clearwater. Andrew Painter’s command is back. That’s a headline worth reading because it’s something that could change everything about the Phillies’ 2026 rotation. For all the talk about velocity and upside and ace potential, it was never about whether Andrew Painter could light up a radar gun. He still touches 100 mph. He still flashes the wipeout stuff that made him the organization’s crown jewel. The quest…