Phillies Demote Struggling Former No. 1 Prospect

The Philadelphia Phillies have made a decision on their young starter. Following their 12-4 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, the Phillies announced that they have optioned right-handed rookie Andrew Painter to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

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