Ex-Phillies Fan Favorite Gets Update on Brewers Future Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Former Philadelphia Phillies fan favorite Rhys Hoskins is expected to be on the trade market this summer.
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Hoskins, who tore his ACL for the Phillies in spring training, unfortunately had a tough ending in Philadelphia.
It was horrible to see things go the way they did, but things happen, and both sides seem to understand that.
However, one could argue that Hoskins would be needed on the Phillies’ roster now, as he’s a viable right-handed hitter, which could allow them to move Bryce Harper back to the outfield.
With Harper stating in the past that he’d be interested in moving back to the outfield if the team landed a competent first baseman, why not try to bring back the fan favorite who currently has 10 home runs?
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (59) looks on from the dugout against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Athletic recently predicted that he’d be traded at the deadline.
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“While Hoskins has been better this season than last, he still hasn’t returned to the level of production he consistently reached while in Philadelphia. He still walks a good amount and can take good pitchers yard, the way he did in an outstanding NLCS back in 2022 with the Phillies.
“Even if they’re close to contending, the Brewers may be motivated to move Hoskins to save the $4 million buyout on a 2026 mutual option that is unlikely to be exercised,” they wrote.
Hoskins was a much better player during his time in Philadelphia than he has been with the Milwaukee Brewers, but that isn’t much of a surprise given the gruesome knee injury.
However, he still has a 111 OPS+ this season, and hit 26 bombs a year ago in 131 games.
If the Phillies could land him for a cheap price, he could at least be a platoon bat.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 22, 2025, where it first appeared.