The Philadelphia Phillies are currently taking on the Washington Nationals in a 3-game set this week.
As I’m typing this, the Phillies lead the Nationals 2-1 in the seventh inning on Wednesday evening.
During the Nationals game, Phillies starter Andrew Painter had to be removed from the game due to an injury.
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Phillies’ Andrew Painter Leaves Nationals Game with Hamstring Issue
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 5: Andrew Painter #24 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws a pitch in the top of the first inning against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park on August 5, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Andrew Painter was recently recalled to the Phillies rotation after early-season struggles, and he actually turned in a solid start on Wednesday, but unfortunately, it was cut a little bit short due to an injury.
He left Wednesday’s game with hamstring tightness.
He pitched four innings, allowed one run, and struck out four batters.
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GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – MAY 13: Starting pitcher Andrew Painter #24 of the Philadelphia Phillies throws in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on May 13, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)
Andrew Painter, the Phillies’ top overall prospect, broke spring camp with the club to make his MLB debut, and he saw an extended runway of opportunities in the first two months of the season.
However, he was demoted after an 0-7 start led to a 7.00+ ERA.
After spending a couple of months in the minors, the Phillies decided to recall Painter again.
In 10 innings since returning to the fold, Painter has allowed three runs and struck out 10 batters.
In total, his ERA sits at 6.72 across 71 innings with 59 strikeouts and 53 earned runs allowed. The good news for Painter is that he is still 23 and has plenty of time to develop.
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