Painter’s Struggles and Phillies’ Patience

Andrew Painter’s rough start to the season—with an ERA over six and trouble commanding his fastball—isn’t enough to send him down, as the Phillies stand by him despite his struggles. Manager Don Mattingly insists Painter must compete at this level, echoing that even Hall of Famers like Roy Halladay faced early setbacks. With limited depth in the rotation and no ready-made alternatives, the pressure’s on Painter to adjust and prove he can thrive in the majors—or risk being stuck in a developmental loop. 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/3bc3bdb357191180