The Cleveland Guardians have reached an agreement with veteran first baseman Rhys Hoskins on a minor league deal worth $1.5 million if he makes the major league roster. The 32-year-old former Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Brewers player was spotted at the team’s Arizona spring training facility Sunday.
According to a report from The Athletic, the Cleveland Guardians have reached an agreement with veteran first baseman Rhys Hoskins on a minor league contract.
Sources indicate Hoskins would receive a base salary of $1.5 million if he successfully makes Cleveland’s major league roster. The deal remains contingent on the player passing a physical examination, though Hoskins was already present at the team’s spring training facility in Arizona on Sunday.
The veteran slugger will celebrate his 33rd birthday next month and brings significant experience from his time in the National League. Hoskins spent his first six professional seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies before joining the Milwaukee Brewers for the last two campaigns.
His 2023 season was completely wiped out after suffering a torn ACL during spring training preparations. Throughout his major league career, Hoskins has compiled a .238 batting average while launching 186 home runs and driving in 530 runs.
Injuries limited Hoskins to just 90 appearances for Milwaukee last season, as he dealt with both a left thumb UCL sprain and bone bruise. During that abbreviated campaign, he managed a .237 batting average with 12 home runs and 43 RBIs. The Brewers eventually acquired Andrew Vaughn from the Chicago White Sox to handle first base duties.
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