Phillies call up Andrew Painter before series against Orioles: Source

The Phillies are recalling pitching prospect Andrew Painter about six weeks after he was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, a league source told The Athletic ahead of Friday’s game at the Baltimore Orioles. Painter, 23, is returning after posting a 7.06 ERA in his first 14 major-league appearances, with issues involving his command and split-change. The move comes as Philadelphia looks for a fifth starter ahead of Monday’s trade deadline, amid struggles from that spot that leave them 5-21 in fifth-starter starts. Painter went 4.56 ERA in five Triple-A outings, including strong recent starts in Indianapolis. He begins Friday as a chance to re-establish himself at the top level.