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Phillies Draft Spangler Amid Injury Hurdles | Philadelphia Phillies News
The Phillies snagged shortstop Tyler Spangler at 36th overall — a pick penalized by 10 spots for luxury tax overage — despite his injury-riddled senior season, and now face a high-stakes signing race before July 27. At 6’3”, Spangler’s contact-hitting style and Stanford commitment could push his bonus above slot value, echoing past draft drama with Aidan Miller — who also fell due to injury, recovered, and now battles his own back issues. In round two, the Phillies added outfielder Caden Bogenpohl, a Missouri State slugger who shattered Ryan Howard’s school HR record with 20 homers as a…
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