Painter’s Struggles and the Path Back

Andrew Painter’s comeback from Tommy John surgery is hitting rough patches, as his ERA climbs to 6.21 through 12 starts and he’s surrendering too many hits and homers. Coaches are tweaking his mechanics and posture, hoping to reignite his pre-injury form, but results haven’t followed yet—especially in his last few outings. His performance dips when not catching with veteran J.T. Realmuto, adding another layer to his struggles. Still, with plenty of time left and belief in his potential, the Phillies aren’t ready to give up on the once-top prospect. 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/9f5c95b1af24b6b5