Painter's Rough Start Tests Phillies' Patience

Andrew Painter’s rookie season is spiraling as he’s now 1-8 with a brutal 7.06 ERA, undone by a disastrous two-inning outing that included two homers. The Phillies are weighing a demotion to Triple-A, potentially opening the door for Alan Rangel, while also grappling with Painter’s fading confidence and the urgency to rebuild his command. Despite his raw potential, the team’s focus is on getting him back on track—whether through a reset in the minors or a renewed effort in the majors—before he’s lost for good. 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/712a23caa16d929e