Top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller sidelined for two more months in injury crusher
Top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller will be sidelined for an additional two months due to back surgery. The 21-year-old shortstop has been dealing with pain since February and has not played this season. The team is focused on his recovery rather than his potential return to the majors this year.
- ▪Aidan Miller will undergo a procedure on his back, keeping him out for six-to-eight weeks.
- ▪He has been experiencing back issues since February and has not played in any games this year.
- ▪Miller is currently ranked as the 15th-best prospect in MLB and was expected to make an impact this season.
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MLB Top Phillies prospect Aidan Miller sidelined for two more months in injury crusher By Ryan Giancola Published June 3, 2026, 6:38 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google No. 1 Phillies prospect Aidan Miller will have to wait awhile longer to make his return to the field. The shortstop will undergo a procedure on his back on Friday, which will keep him out for six-to-eight more weeks. He’s been dealing with back issues since February and has not played in a game yet this year. He was diagnosed with discogenic pain and facet inflammation and will undergo the procedure in hopes of remedying the issue, the team said Wednesday. Aidan Miller at spring training in 2024.
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