Gage Wood and Aidan Miller are the Phillies’ two top prospects. (Graphic by Christina Lorino; photos by Brendan Baldwin and Cheryl Pursell)
The Phillies entered the 2026 season with a group that resembled the 2025 team quite closely. The organization, however, made the argument that it was not simply “running it back,” largely due to the addition of two top prospects, pitcher Andrew Painter and outfielder Justin Crawford, to the mix.
Those rookies have not quite provided the boost the team would have hoped, and two free-agent additions — right fielder Adolis García and reliever Brad Keller — are out for the remainder of the season. That’s left the Phillies with a few glaring holes on the roster, and they will likely use minor-league resources ahead of Monday’s trade deadline to help fill them.
In anticipation of this pivotal trade deadline for the club, 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. Gage Wood, RHP
The 26th overall pick of last summer’s draft, Wood skipped High-A Jersey Shore and jumped right to Double-A Reading, where he has a 4.32 ERA and 62 strikeouts with just 12 walks through 11 starts. The 23-year-old right-hander has taken on a managed workload for Reading, having not gone longer than five innings in an outing, but his strike rate is north of 66% and provides confidence for Wood’s future as a starter. His fastball touched 99 mph earlier this season, and he has the curveball, slider and changeup at his disposal as well. Wood has all but cemented himself as the Phillies’ most exciting pitching prospect in 2026. — Dan Sullivan, IronPigs beat writer
2. Aidan Miller, SS
Miller, a 2023 first-round pick, has the profile of a future impact right-handed bat and a young cornerstone in the infield if all goes right. Of course, he has not played a single minor-league game this season due to a back injury. In a perfect world, Miller is probably Philadelphia’s starting shortstop or third baseman next year, but it’s hard to know what to expect from him until he proves he can stay on the field for an extended period of time. Perhaps the team’s cautious handling of the 22-year-old this season helps keep him healthy in the future, or perhaps this issue continues to linger. — Ty Daubert
3. Francisco Renteria, OF
A 6-foot-3 outfielder, Renteria has dominated the Dominican Summer League with a .361/.443/.608 slash line and 18 stolen bases through 41 games. He has five-tool potential at just 17 years old with a strong arm, an ability to hit for power and above-average instincts on the basepaths. Renteria will continue to rise among the Phillies’ prospect list as he progresses through the farm system the next few years. — Dan Sullivan
4. Ramon Marquez, RHP
The 20-year-old Marquez is in the midst of a breakout season. After signing with the Phillies last year, he has a 1.83 ERA in 11 outings so far in 2026. He began the season at Low-A, and he’s continued to excel at High-A Jersey Shore. The right-handed starter has kept the ball in the ballpark while striking out 14.3 batters per nine and allowing just 0.815 walks plus hits per inning. — Ty Daubert
5. Tyler Spangler, SS
The Phillies took Spangler with the No. 36 pick in this year’s draft, and the immediate Corey Seager comps were obvious. Like Seager, Spangler is a big, tall shortstop who hits left-handed, and while the Rangers star has dealt with injuries, it would be a huge success for the Phillies if the 6-foot-3 Spangler can develop into that level of player. The 18-year-old missed his senior season of high school due to a back injury, but his agent, Scott Boras, told reporters that it was more of a strategic sidelining to address a minor issue than a major concern. Spangler said he feels healthy as he begins his professional career. — Ty Daubert
6. Aroon Escobar, INF
In his first full season at Double-A, Escobar is hitting .221/.325/.302 with six home runs and 46 RBI in 95 games. The 21-year-old has split reps at second and third base this season. Escobar is not the most polished defender and he chases out of the zone too much, but he should continue to improve and show off some additional pop with more time in Reading. — Dan Sullivan
7. Alirio Ferrebus, C
Ferrebus, 20, was incredibly productive in 72 games for Low-A Clearwater, hitting 11 home runs with an .895 OPS. That performance earned him a promotion to High-A Jersey Shore earlier this week. He’s an advanced right-handed hitter who’s also racked up 21 doubles and hit for both average and power in the minors this year while striking out only 12.7% of the time. Perhaps he’ll need to be moved to first base or another position some day, but his bat would be a tremendous tool behind the plate if he can handle it defensively. — Ty Daubert
8. Alex McFarlane, RHP
McFarlane recently made his big league debut, pitching a scoreless inning against the Dodgers on July 22. The 25-year-old right-handed reliever will now take on a new challenge at Triple-A Lehigh Valley after he posted a 2.06 ERA through 35 innings in Reading with 47 strikeouts. With a five-pitch arsenal including an improved sweeper that has fazed hitters all season long, expect to see McFarlane on the bump for the Phillies again later down the line, as long as he’s not traded. — Dan Sullivan
9. Bryan Rincon, SS
Rincon has revealed himself to be another bright spot within the Phillies’ system. After a hamstring injury prematurely ended his 2024 season and caused him to struggle in 2025, he has pieced together a breakout 2026 campaign in his first year at Double-A. A 22-year-old switch-hitter, Rincon is hitting .252/.384/.488 with 17 home runs. His true strengths lie in his defense, however, as his footwork and hands give him natural instincts at shortstop. — Dan Sullivan
10. Cade Obermueller, LHP
The Phillies’ second-round pick last summer out of Iowa, Obermueller had a 2.78 ERA through 11 starts at Low-A Clearwater in 2026. With 55 strikeouts and 18 walks, the left-hander has impressed in his first full year in the Phillies’ system, earning him a promotion to High-A Jersey Shore; his first start at the new level was rough as he allowed four runs (three earned) in three innings. Obermueller hasn’t gone longer than four innings in an outing, suggesting that he could be a reliever long-term, but he has the arsenal to pitch in whatever spot he’s needed. At 22 years old with his level of production, he has the potential to rise up the farm quickly. — Dan Sullivan
11. Dante Nori, OF
Nori, 21, was a first-round pick out of high school in 2024, and he played well on a big stage for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic this March. But his season at Double-A Reading this year after getting a promotion there at the end of 2025 has not gone as well. The left-handed hitter batted .245 in 52 games before landing on the injured list on June 9. He still projects to be a solid contact-first batter with speed that makes a difference on the bases and in center field. but his lack of power limits his ceiling. — Ty Daubert
12. Matthew Fisher, RHP
A seventh-round selection in 2025, Fisher has a 4.17 ERA through 11 starts between Low-A and the FCL Phillies. The 20-year-old right-hander has a fastball that reaches 95 mph, along with a high spin rate on his curveball and slider. Since he was drafted, he’s been on track to rise relatively fast through the Phillies’ system, and his production for Clearwater should help solidify that. — Dan Sullivan
13. Juan Parra, SS
Parra, another 17-year-old the Phillies signed this year, has also put up big numbers in the Dominican Summer League alongside Renteria. The switch-hitter is batting .308 with an impressive 41 walks in 42 games compared to 27 strikeouts. He has hit four home runs, seven doubles and two triples and stolen seven bases. Parra was hit in the head with a pitch on Friday, so his health will be important to monitor after that scary situation. — Ty Daubert
Juan Parra was just removed from the DSL Phillies game after taking a 91 mph fastball to the side of the head. Parra initially popped right up but looked as if he wasn’t quite sure what he was doing before going down and being tended to by the trainer pic.twitter.com/5BSrYDzhdw
— Mitch Rupert (@Mitch_Rupert) July 31, 2026
14. Moisés Chace, RHP
The Phillies acquired Chace along with Seth Johnson in exchange for left-hander Gregory Soto at the 2024 trade deadline, and the right-hander showcased an electric fastball for Jersey Shore and Reading down the stretch. Then he tore his UCL six starts into last season. Chace has not yet returned from Tommy John surgery, but he’s still an intriguing pitching prospect if the stuff ends up getting back to peak form. — Ty Daubert
15. Caden Bogenpohl, OF
Bogenpohl hit a combined 33 home runs with an OPS over 1.000 in his first two years of college at Missouri State. As a junior in 2026, he hit only six homers with an .841 OPS. The Phillies bet on his power potential when they took the 21-year-old in the second round of the draft this year. The 6-foot-5, left-handed-hitting outfielder already moved up to Low-A Clearwater this week. — Ty Daubert
