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What we’re hearing about the Phillies farm system: Bryan Rincon, Gage Wood, Dante Nori
- Rincon has transformed at Reading, posting a career-best OPS and trending toward a Triple-A move if health holds.
- Gage Wood has reached 99 mph and struck out 10 in seven innings, highlighting his premium pitching upside.
- Dante Nori is applying a narrower setup after adjustments, buoyed by strong Italy WBC showings and continued minor-league development.
- Phillies officials emphasize patience while developing Rincon, Wood, and Nori across Double-A and potentially higher levels.
- Rincon’s contact with Kevin Long helped tune mechanics and balance between aggression and patience at the plate.
- Rincon’s defensive profile remains strong, with potential to expand beyond shortstop as development continues.
- Wood’s work ethic and temperament have drawn praise from Phillies staff as he handles high-adrenaline moments.
- Hergert notes Wood’s fastball play and work on tighter sliders as crucial to his ceiling.
- Ramon Marquez is emerging in Low-A Clearwater with a powerful sinker-slider combo at a high strikeout rate.
- The organization continues to monitor health, aiming to keep Rincon, Wood, and Nori progressing without setbacks.
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