Phillies Trade Deadline Move | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 1, 2026 · 1m

The Phillies are in a slump, but they’ve brought up Andrew Painter — a former top prospect sidelined by Tommy John surgery — to see if he can help before the trade deadline. Though he struggled early in the season, his recent strong performance in Triple-A earned him another shot, and while he didn’t win this time, he pitched well enough to spark trade rumors. At just 22, Painter’s value may be lower than it once was, but with the team desperate for pitching help and their farm system thin, he could be the centerpiece of a big move. The Phillies might keep him for depth or package him for a…