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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Jaden Hill is a top prospect currently recovering from a lower back injury suffered in late 2025 that kept him out of the Arizona Fall League. As of mid-May 2026, manager Don Mattingly provided an encouraging update indicating Hill is beginning light baseball activities and the team is moving in the right direction with his rehabilitation. The 21-year-old shortstop is progressing ahead of schedule with hopes for a return to competitive play in the coming weeks.
Strengths
- + Progressing ahead of schedule with light baseball activities
- + Manager expressing optimism about recovery trajectory
- + Young age (21) aids recovery potential
- + No setbacks reported in rehabilitation
- + Team taking measured approach to ensure full recovery
Weaknesses
- - Lower back injuries can be recurring issues
- - Extended time away from competitive play
- - Missed Arizona Fall League development opportunity
- - Uncertainty about full return timeline
Injury Status: IL-15
About
Jaden Hill is a rp for the Colorado Rockies.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Colorado Rockies