Phillies prospects' ranking takes a hit due to a nagging injury
Philadelphia Phillies prospect Aidan Miller's prospect status took a hit this season, as a back issue continues to derail his season.
Phillies prospects' ranking takes a hit due to a nagging injury originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . 2026 has been a trying season for Philadelphia Phillies No.
1 prospect (16th in MLB), infielder Aidan Miller, who has barely appeared on the field after suffering a back injury in spring training. A foundational piece of the Phillies' future, Miller has slowly started baseball activities, which is a glimmer of hope that he could be close to returning soon. Miller's absence has affected his prospect status, with him trending downward.
Philadelphia Phillies' Aidan Miller's prospect status was lowered due to a back injury In ESPN's latest ranking of Major League Baseball prospects, Miller dropped from being in the top 10 (10th) to 16th. According to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel , the back injury is the reason for the drop in rank for Miller, who was drafted in the first round (27th overall) in the 2023 MLB Draft. "A back issue has sidelined Miller since the spring, so he slides back within this tier, but the preseason scouting evaluation stays the same," wrote McDaniel.
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