Phillies’ Aidan Miller to undergo back surgery on June 5

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 4:41 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Phillies’ Aidan Miller to undergo back surgery on June 5
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Aidan Miller, the Philadelphia Phillies’ No. 1 prospect, is set to undergo surgery on June 5 due to a recurrence of low back pain. The team announced that Miller has been diagnosed with discogenic pain and facet inflammation in his lumbar spine. Specialists recommended a minimally invasive procedure called a radiofrequency ablation of the facet joints. Following the surgery, Miller will require a week of rest before resuming rehabilitation, with the aim of returning to game activity in six to eight weeks. This development clarifies his absence from the 2026 season thus far.

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  • Miller diagnosed with discogenic pain and facet inflammation
  • Surgery scheduled for June 5
  • Rest followed by rehabilitation could last six to eight weeks
  • Miller is a consensus Top-30 prospect in baseball
  • He was blocked at shortstop by Trea Turner
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Shortstop Aidan Miller, the Philadelphia Phillies’ No. 1 prospect, will undergo surgery June 5 as a result of a recurrence of low back pain during his rehabilitation. “Phillies infielder Aidan Miller has been diagnosed with discogenic pain and facet inflammation…

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