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Phillies Hold Top Prospect Aidan Miller Out With Lower-Back Soreness

Philadelphia is taking a super cautious approach with no timetable for his return.

Overview

  • Miller, 21, missed the Phillies’ first two Grapefruit League games after reporting lower-back soreness in Clearwater.
  • Manager Rob Thomson said the club is being “super cautious” early in camp and set no return date as Miller continues treatment.
  • Thomson added he does not believe the issue occurred on the field and noted a recent live-BP hit-by-pitch was not to Miller’s back.
  • The infielder arrived at big-league camp to gain reps at shortstop and third base and is ranked No. 23 overall by MLB Pipeline.
  • On the team broadcast, Bryce Harper said Miller “can help us by the end,” a remark that has prompted outside speculation contingent on his recovery.