Phillies rookie Andrew Painter enters game in relief after missing the start with a migraine
Painter was scratched 30 minutes before the game but entered in the third inning. Reliever Zach Pop made the start Sunday against the Diamondbacks in the rookie's place.
Andrew Painter’s third major-league start turned out to be a relief appearance.
Painter entered in the third inning Sunday, just over an hour after the Phillies said he was being “scratched” from a 1:35 p.m. start against the Diamondbacks because of a migraine. The rookie righty struck out the first batter he faced.
A few minutes after the team issued its announcement, Painter walked out to the bullpen. He began loosening in the second inning.
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In Painter’s place, reliever Zach Pop made a spot start and allowed one run in two innings.
Painter was in the clubhouse before the game, reviewing scouting reports at his locker with fellow pitcher Jesús Luzardo. It was unclear when the migraine developed, or when he was cleared to pitch in relief.
Through two career major-league starts, Painter has a 4.82 ERA. He pitched well against the Nationals at home on March 31 before struggling last week on the road against the Giants.