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Phillies' Romeli Espinosa Shines as Top Prospect

1/30/2026

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Romeli Espinosa, a 17-year-old Phillies shortstop, was ranked 11th among the Phillies' top prospects by FanGraphs, with comparisons to Elly De La Cruz.
In the Dominican Summer League, Espinosa batted .282 with five triples and two home runs in 41 games.
He signed with the Phillies for a $250,000 signing bonus in January 2025.
He will join the Florida Complex League in 2026 to test the comparison.

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Story summary

Romeli Espinosa, a 17-year-old Phillies shortstop, was ranked 11th among the Phillies' top prospects by FanGraphs, with comparisons to Elly De La Cruz.
In the Dominican Summer League, Espinosa batted .282 with five triples and two home runs in 41 games.
He signed with the Phillies for a $250,000 signing bonus in January 2025.
He will join the Florida Complex League in 2026 to test the comparison.