Phillies Predicted to Cut Ties With Aidan Miller for One Reason originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
How big is Dave Dombrowski willing to go for the Philadelphia Phillies during the trade deadline? That seems to be a question around Major League Baseball, as the Phillies have multiple holes that they need to fill.
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One could argue that the Phillies need to continue to go all in, as they likely don’t have many more years of contending for a World Series.
However, it’s also fair to suggest that trading someone like Aidan Miller doesn’t make sense unless the Phillies believe they can acquire the perfect player in return.
They could find said player, but that isn’t a guarantee.
Despite that, Matt Postins recently named him a prospect to watch at the deadline, adding that he could be traded if others are off limits.
Jul 13, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; American League Future outfielder Spencer Jones (93) steals second base ahead of the tag by National League Future infielder Aidan Miller (10) during the fourth inning during the Major league All-Star Futures game at Globe Life Field.Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
“If one believes that starting pitcher Andrew Painter and outfielder Justin Crawford are off-limits, then Miller would be a good place to start for prospective teams. Trea Turner blocks his path to the Majors. Barring a position change, it could be a while before he hits the majors.
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“As noted, Dombrowski is known for making bold moves. Dealing his No. 2 prospect about a year away from being able to help the Major League club would certainly be bold,” he wrote.
It’d make more sense if the Phillies moved on from Justin Crawford, but it’s also fair to suggest that more teams would be interested in Miller.
Crawford is excellent and has proven that in Triple-A, but he’s still yet to make his big league debut, and given his numbers in Triple-A, that’s somewhat telling, given the Phillies’ outfield issues.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.