Painter Optioned Amid Struggles

Andrew Painter’s rough start with the Phillies has led to a major-league demotion — optioned to Triple-A after giving up six runs in two innings and posting a bloated ERA over seven. His fastball’s velocity isn’t enough to compensate for lack of command, and his last four outings have been disastrous. While the team still believes in his potential, they’re desperate to win a World Series — and his current form won’t cut it. The move creates a rotation gap, forcing tough decisions, but it’s a necessary step to fix immediate problems. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1f09e2b1c3090ccb