Phillies could be willing to part with their two best minor league arms

Gage Wood has proven to have more value than Andrew Painter

Getting a chance as a member of the Phillies' starting rotation, Painter did not have the success either side hoped for as he started his big-league career. In 14 games (12 starts) before the Phillies decided to option him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Painter went 1-8 with a 7.06 ERA, a 1.66 WHIP and a .316 batting average against. 

Since getting optioned, Painter's struggles have persisted, posting a 1-2 record with a 4.56 ERA, a 1.44 WHIP and a .283 batting average against. Where Painter has struggled, Wood has prevailed, as the 22-year-old has impressed in his short time in the minor leagues. 

Starting the season at Low-A Clearwater, Wood bypassed High-A Jersey Shore to jump straight to Double-A Reading after having a 3.42 ERA and striking out 40 in 26 1/3 innings with the Threshers. Wood's success continued at Reading, having a 3.86 ERA and striking out 54 in 37 1/3 innings (10 starts) with the Fightin' Phils. 

Wood's success was enough to get him the nod to start the Futures Game in Philadelphia. 

Given Dombrowski has the hard task of trying to rebuild a bullpen midseason -- especially after the injury to reliever Brad Keller --  while also finding a fifth starter to eat innings -- the Phillies are 5-20 in games anyone outside the top four starts a game -- and supplementing the offense with a power bat from the right side. With still few sellers less than a week away from the trade deadline, throwing Painter or Wood into a deal could be the difference in acquiring a player that makes a difference in an early exit from the playoffs or a World Series title.