Phillies’ Aidan Miller to undergo back surgery on June 5
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 7:16 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
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.
- •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
- 7:16 PMYahoo Sports — Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller to have back surgery, miss 6-8 weeks
- 5:54 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Phillies’ Aidan Miller Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Back Procedure - MLB Trade Rumors
- 5:54 PMGoogle News — Phillies’ Aidan Miller Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Back Procedure - MLB Trade Rumors
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Spinal injury forces Phillies’ No. 1 prospect to undergo surgery
"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…
"Philadelphia Phillies shortstop and former No. 1 pick Aidan Miller has not played this year due to back trouble and now will miss more time.
"Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller required a "minimally invasive" back procedure. Get all the details over at MLB Trade Rumors.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 7:16 PMPhillies top prospect Aidan Miller to have back surgery, miss 6-8 weeks
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop and former No. 1 pick Aidan Miller has not played this year due to back trouble and now will miss more time.
- MLB Trade RumorsJun 3, 2026, 5:54 PMPhillies’ Aidan Miller Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Back Procedure - MLB Trade Rumors
Phillies top prospect Aidan Miller required a "minimally invasive" back procedure. Get all the details over at MLB Trade Rumors.
- Google NewsJun 3, 2026, 5:54 PMPhillies’ Aidan Miller Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Back Procedure - MLB Trade Rumors
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 4:41 PMSpinal injury forces Phillies’ No. 1 prospect to undergo surgery
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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