The Philadelphia Phillies will be inducing a youth movement of sorts in 2026.

Justin Crawford will compete for a spot in the outfield this spring. Andrew Painter will compete for a place in the rotation as well. Both prospects — and first-round picks — have yet to play a game in the major leagues, but can fill significant spots on the Phillies' roster next season.

Then there's Aidan Miller, another first-round pick who thrived at Double-A Reading this season and earned a promotion to Triple-A Lehigh Valley late in the year. Miller has been on the fast track to Philadelphia since he was drafted in 2023, and isn't slowing down.

There's a very good chance Miller will be up with the Phillies at some point in 2026.

"He stole over 50 bases. I never would have anticipated he

See Full Page