LANCASTER, PA — The Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets have purchased the contracts of two of the Lancaster Stormers’ top performers, removing key contributors from one of the Atlantic League’s strongest lineups as the season approaches its midpoint.
Third baseman Tyler Miller has joined the Phillies organization, while center fielder Nick Lucky has signed with the Mets organization, Lancaster manager Ross Peeples announced.
The departures come after both players emerged among the Atlantic League’s statistical leaders and played significant roles in Lancaster’s early-season success.
Miller was hitting .310 with 14 home runs and 56 RBIs through the Stormers’ first 48 games. He ranked third in the Atlantic League in both home runs and RBIs and stood second in total bases.
The former Boston Red Sox farmhand delivered several key hits for Lancaster, including two grand slams. One came in a 4-2 victory over Lexington on May 10, while another helped fuel the club’s offense during the season’s opening months.
Lucky, a Lancaster County native, was batting .339 with a .441 on-base percentage at the time of his departure. The outfielder ranked fourth in the league in both categories while adding nine doubles, five triples, six home runs, 45 RBIs, and 15 stolen bases.
His promotion follows one of the hottest stretches of his professional career. Over his final 14 games with Lancaster, Lucky hit .481 with 14 runs scored and 13 RBIs, including home runs in each of his last two games.
The move marks the second affiliated opportunity for Lucky. His contract was previously purchased by the Minnesota Twins organization during the 2024 season, leading to assignments with three different minor league affiliates before he returned to Lancaster in 2025.
“All of these guys definitely deserved to (have their contracts purchased),” Peeples said. “They have had great years and have helped us get to where we are right now. We wish them all good luck.”
Independent league clubs often serve as a pathway back to affiliated baseball, with Major League organizations purchasing player contracts based on performance. The acquisitions by the Phillies and Mets provide both players another opportunity to advance within professional baseball organizations.
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