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Aidan Miller will have surgery Friday to treat discogenic pain and facet inflammation in the lumbar spine.
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Miller is expected to rest for one week before returning to his rehab. The goal will be to return to game activity in 6-8 weeks.
Philadelphia Phillies general manager Preston Mattingly said that Aidan Miller is not currently participating in any baseball activities and is continuing with his rehab program.
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Miller, the Philadelphia Phillies' top prospect, began swinging a bat in mid-May but has since been shut down from all baseball activities. He has been dealing with a lower back injury since the start of spring training and remains without a timetable for a return.
Aidan Miller has resumed swinging a bat.
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Miller was previously dealing with soreness that prevented him from resuming baseball activities. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
Phillies interim manager Don Mattingly said Aidan Miller has not been cleared to swing yet.
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Miller has not been cleared to resume any baseball activities. He remains without a clear timetable to return.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson said that Aidan Miller is fielding grounders and the team is hopeful he will begin swinging this week.
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Miller, the Phillies’ top prospect, has been dealing with a lower back injury that has kept him sidelined to begin the 2026 season. He remains without a clear timeline for return, but it is a positive sign that he could begin swinging this week, as Thomson confirmed he is doing everything except that. Miller owns a .265/.383/.434 slash line with 25 home runs and 86 stolen bases across 238 minor league games.