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Phillies demote Andrew Painter to Triple-A, eye Rangel.

6/18/2026

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Phillies Option Painter

Phillies optioned Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday after a 12-4 loss to Miami.
Painter gave up six runs, hits and two homers in two innings, leaving him 1-8 with a 7.06 ERA.
The outing marked his third straight start allowing five or more earned runs, a ten-season high.
Interim manager Don Mattingly said the playoff push leaves little patience and a Thursday move could add Alan Rangel.

Summary

Phillies Seek Starter

The Phillies may address their fifth-starter void at the trade deadline by targeting a right-handed bat, due to limited depth behind Cristopher Sánchez, Zack Wheeler and Jesús Luzardo.
After Painter was demoted, the club could use bullpen games and consider Alan Rangel, the most viable internal option, to fill the spot.
Bryse Wilson’s upward-mobility clause could force Philadelphia to add him to the active roster if he is not traded.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 the Philadelphia Phillies added pitcher Curt Schilling, whose 16-7 record and NLCS MVP propelled the club to clinch the NL East on September 28 with a 97-65 tally. Schilling’s performance anchored the franchise’s only winning season of the 1990s. Today, interim manager Don Mattingly’s rotation tweaks echo that 1993 willingness to reshape the staff for postseason hopes.

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Phillies Option Painter

Phillies optioned Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday after a 12-4 loss to Miami.
Painter gave up six runs, hits and two homers in two innings, leaving him 1-8 with a 7.06 ERA.
The outing marked his third straight start allowing five or more earned runs, a ten-season high.
Interim manager Don Mattingly said the playoff push leaves little patience and a Thursday move could add Alan Rangel.

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