Philadelphia Phillies Announce Andrew Painter Injury Decision During Nationals Game

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BALTIMORE, MD - JULY 31: Andrew Painter #24 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 31, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)

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

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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.

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Andrew Painter left tonight’s game with Left Hamstring Tightness.

8:19 pm · 5 Aug 2026

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He pitched four innings, allowed one run, and struck out four batters.

@Paul_CasellaMLB wrote:

“Andrew Painter’s night is done after 4 innings. He pitched well — 1 run, 1 walk, 4 K’s — but they’re going to the ‘pen after just 63 pitches. Could be as simple as having a well-rested bullpen after Luzardo went 8 IP last night, plus Sanchez/Wheeler starting the next 2 games.”

Casella then added: “Andrew Painter left the game with left hamstring tightness. Not ideal for a team with limited pitching depth and the Trade Deadline behind us.”

As Casella notes, the trade deadline is in the past, but there will still be opportunities to add arms in some capacity, especially as more pitchers become available on waivers after being cut by their current teams. The Phillies should look to the waiver wire to see if there are any value adds.

CBSSports’ RotoWire staff wrote (after the injury diagnosis):

“Painter had gotten through four innings of one-run ball on 63 pitches before his hamstring forced him out of the game prematurely. The Phillies will take a closer look at him and could provide an update regarding the severity of the injury after the game.”

As for Andrew Painter, this could be an unfortunate development. He’s already had an underwhelming season thus far, and this hamstring injury could set him back further.

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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.

Philadelphia Phillies Announce Andrew Painter Injury Decision During Nationals Game

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