Andrew Painter’s Breakout Start | Philadelphia Phillies News

Philadelphia Phillies Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Andrew Painter is lighting up the mound like never before, delivering his best start yet with elite velocity, pinpoint control, and zero walks—turning heads after a shaky start to the season. His fastball’s averaging 97.5 mph, peaking at 99.8, while his swing-and-miss rate on that pitch has more than doubled since returning. This breakout performance could be the Phillies’ answer to their rotation questions, especially with Zack Wheeler’s future in doubt and Aaron Nola struggling lately. Over his last five outings, Painter has been lights out—commanding every inning and proving he’s a…