Phillies Nation Top 15 Phillies Prospects: Spring 2026
While the 2026 Phillies might be running it back with a lot of familiar and veteran talent, there will be at least something of a youth movement this upcoming season. Two prospects are in line to play significant roles as rookies in Philadelphia this year, and more could be on the way soon.
Ahead of the start of the regular season, Phillies Nation has put together its latest rankings of the top prospects in the Phillies organization.
As stated in previous versions of this prospect list, assessments of these prospects are based on the play the Phillies Nation staff has seen covering these players in person, analysis of film, conversations with scouts, coaches and other player-development personnel and information from outlets such as Baseball America, FanGraphs and MLB Pipeline.
1. Andrew Painter, RHP
That July-ish arrival to the big leagues never materialized last season for Painter, but it seems like he’ll finally make his way to Philadelphia to start 2026. His debut should be exciting, as the 6-foot-7 right-hander has ace-level upside if it all comes together.
Still, this will be a pivotal year for the 22-year-old. It’s been nearly three years since he underwent Tommy John surgery. He stayed healthy for just about a full season in the minor leagues last year, but he struggled with consistency and control. The stuff certainly had flashes, but it didn’t always pop the way it did before his elbow injury. While Painter does not have to be perfect as a rookie, it will be important for him to make strides up in the majors and show more than he did last season.
2. Aidan Miller, SS
The former first-round pick Miller struggled to start last year at Double-A, but he caught fire in the last two months and earned a promotion to Triple-A. The 21-year-old’s right-handed bat is advanced for age with a disciplined approach, and he should grow into more power as well. Miller was expected to be more of a third baseman when he was drafted, and that still might be his eventual home with Alec Bohm in the final year of his deal and Trea Turner signed for the long term. But Miller has been able to stick at shortstop, also making himself a threat on the bases with 59 steals in 2025.
The infielder has been dealing with some back issues, and that’s definitely a condition to monitor. It doesn’t seem to be too serious at the moment, but those kinds of injuries can stick around and impact careers. As long as he stays healthy, Miller should be up in the majors by 2027, if not sooner.
3. Justin Crawford, OF
Crawford has proven himself as much as he could in the minor leagues. Even with an unorthodox style that includes a heavy dose of grounders, he batted .334 with 46 steals in Triple-A last year. It’s time for him to see if he can continue that success in the majors.
The outfielder has done nothing but produce in his first three full seasons in the minors. But the way in which he’s done it has some questioning whether he can replicate it against better pitching and defenses. Nonetheless, he’ll have plenty of opportunities in 2026, as he’s set to start in center field for the Phillies as a rookie. They could use his quickness and contact in their lineup, as long as he can make the necessary adjustments, and the left-handed hitter works exceptionally tough at-bats despite lacking power.
Crawford mostly played center field in Triple-A but also spent time in left, and he may be better in the corner defensively. But he’ll be a regular in center for Philadelphia with a chance to show he made improvements to his jumps to combine with his elite speed.
4. Gage Wood, RHP
The Phillies’ first-round pick last summer, Wood is a hard-throwing righty starter who threw a no-hitter at the College World Series for Arkansas. He has a plus fastball and carries an edge with him on the mound. Since Wood began his college career as a reliever and missed time last spring with an injury, the Phillies will have to be careful about increasing his workload. But the 22-year-old could still move up the system quickly if the Phillies are in need of young help in the next couple seasons.
5. Aroon Escobar, 2B
The 21-year-old Escobar hit 15 home runs in 120 games in 2025, moving from Low-A to High-A to Double-A during the season. He’s primarily a second baseman and can also play third, and he gets on base at a high clip while flashing a bit of power. His righty bat impressed in the lower minors, and the 2026 season will be about showing he can continue to hit with pop as he climbs the ranks.
6. Francisco Renteria, OF
Signed as an international free agent this offseason, Renteria is a potential five-tool prospect at only 17 years old. He’s a ways away from the big leagues, but he’s a promising right-handed hitter with a lot of potential. Renteria has impressive strength, a big arm on defense and can hit for power. He’ll be intriguing to watch as he begins his professional career.
7. Dante Nori, OF
Currently in the midst of a strong showing for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic, Nori has been a productive contact-first left-handed hitter. He’s another huge stolen-base threat, taking 52 bases in the minors last year. He’s played mostly center field in the Phillies organization, but he’s playing left in the WBC. His upside might be somewhat limited without a ton of power, but Nori has the makings of a solid regular outfielder.
8. Matthew Fisher, RHP
The Phillies landed a higher-round talent in the seventh round of last year’s draft in Fisher. He has an impressive fastball and is a bit older and more mature than a usual high school prospect at nearly 20 years old. Fisher should make his professional debut this season and begin to build his workload.
9. Alex McFarlane, RHP
McFarlane has been converted to a full-time reliever, and he could be one of the next young pitchers sent on the fast track to Philadelphia. The right-hander missed the 2024 season due to Tommy John surgery, but returned to throw 80 innings in the minors as a swingman last year. Back on the mound with his starting days behind him, McFarlane has a high-powered arsenal that’s fit for the bullpen. He could serve as a key depth piece if the Phillies need relief help in 2026.
10. Gabriel Rincones Jr., OF
Rincones, who is currently dealing with a knee injury, is a 25-year-old corner outfielder with jaw-dropping raw power. While he can be prone to striking out, the left-hander hitter has serious pop that he can tap into against right-handed pitching. The big weakness is that he cannot hit lefties whatsoever. He can still be a very useful strong-side platoon bat one day, but never a full-time regular. Regardless, his kind of power will always catch your eye.
11. Jean Cabrera, RHP
An undersized, 6-foot-tall starting pitcher, Cabrera is a former Paul Owens Award winner who held his own in Double-A last year with a 3.81 ERA in 26 starts. The 24-year-old is not going to overpower hitters, but he knows how to pitch and has handled a decent workload. Cabrera could come into play for the Phillies this year if the club needs rotation depth during the season.
12. Moisés Chace, RHP
Chace was acquired by the Phillies in 2024 in a trade that sent Gregory Soto to Baltimore, and he had a good run in the organization after the deadline. But the right-hander’s 2025 season lasted only six starts as he underwent Tommy John surgery. He has a power repertoire and is still only 22, but this season will be about getting healthy and fully recovering for Chace.
13. Cade Obermueller, LHP
A left-hander with sort of a funky delivery, Obermueller was the team’s second-round pick last year out of Iowa. He had a 3.02 ERA in 15 starts as a junior in college, but he could end up either a starter or a reliever. Obermueller could be another quick riser at 22 years old with a more polished arsenal.
14. Griffin Burkholder, OF
Burkholder was limited to just 34 minor-league games last season due to injury and did not perform in that short span when he was on the field. But he was a second-round pick in 2024 and remains an athletic 20-year-old outfielder with speed and strength. He’ll need to stay healthy and improve his strikeout numbers moving forward.
15. Carson DeMartini, 3B
DeMartini had a hot start to last season in High-A, but hit a wall after he was bumped up to Double-A. The lefty batter will likely repeat that level, and making the adjustment against better pitching will be key for the 23-year-old in 2026. While he’s prone to striking out, DeMartini does have some power. He also stole 45 bases in 2025. He’s played a bit of shortstop in the minors, but he’s better suited for third base.