MLB
RecapAndrew Painter was shelled for six earned run in two innings pitched as the Phillies fell to the Marlins 12-4 on Wednesday afternoon.
The rookie right-hander struck out three, walked two, and allowed six hits, including two home runs. His ERA now sits at a ghastly 7.06 through 65 major-league innings. A former top prospect, Painter had a 32.4 K-BB% and a 1.56 ERA in over 100 minor-league innings back in 2022. Arm injuries derailed him from there, and it’s fair to wonder if the Phillies will keep rolling him out to start in a win-now season. Things won’t get any easier if Painter sticks around for his next rotation turn against the Nationals in Washington.