Phillies' Andrew Painter struggles with fastball; Alvarado faces issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher José Alvarado faced difficulties during a recent outing against the New York Mets, surrendering a lead during the seventh inning at Citizens Bank Park. There are ongoing concerns regarding left-handed pitchers in the Phillies bullpen. Andrew Painter is working to improve his fastball at Lehigh Valley, while Jacob Misiorowski gains recognition for his fastball effectiveness. The MLB trade deadline is approaching, increasing speculation about potential trades involving multiple teams.
- •José Alvarado struggled in the seventh inning against the Mets.
- •Andrew Painter plans to improve his fastball at Lehigh Valley.
- •Jacob Misiorowski has gained attention with his fastball.
- •The MLB trade deadline is prompting discussions about player moves.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Phillies news: Andrew Painter, Jose Alvarado, Jacob Misiorowski
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