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• Guardians' Rhys Hoskins: Belts first spring homer

  Rotowire Mar 8, 2026

  Hoskins started at first base and went 2-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's spring game against San Diego. Hoskins, who served as the designated hitter in his first four Cactus League appearances, made his first start in the field. His first at-bat was an epic 13-pitch battle with Padres starter Michael King that ended in a strikeout. Two innings later, he took King deep on a first-pitch fastball for his first spring homer, a two-run shot. An inning later, the first baseman singled in another two runs. Until Saturday, Hoskins was having a difficult spring, going 1-for-12 while striking out seven times.

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• Guardians' Rhys Hoskins: Debuts for Guards

  Rotowire Feb 28, 2026

  Hoskins served as the designated hitter and went 0-for-2 with a walk in Friday's spring game against the Cubs. Hoskins made his debut in a Guardians uniform Friday and helped spur a rally with his seventh-inning free pass. It looked like he'd struck out a third time on 3-2 pitch leading off the inning, but Hoskins challenged the ruling, and ABS reversed the call for a walk. Cleveland went on to score five times.

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• Guardians' Rhys Hoskins: Ready for debut

  Rotowire Feb 27, 2026

  Hoskins is expected to serve as the designated hitter in Friday's spring game against the Cubs, pending final check-ins with the team's medical staff, Joe Noga of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. Hoskins was signed to a minor-league contract last weekend and is expected to be added to the 40-man roster and be part of the Opening Day roster. He and Kyle Manzardo are expected to share first base during the regular season.

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• Guardians' Rhys Hoskins: Lands minors deal with Cleveland

  Rotowire Feb 22, 2026

  Hoskins agreed to a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Sunday that includes an invitation to spring training, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. According to Zack Meisel of The Athletic, the contract will pay Hoskins a base salary of $1.5 million should he make the major-league roster, which seems likely. Hoskins missed extended time last season with a Grade 2 thumb sprain, but he has been above league average by wRC+ every season of his career. He will compete for time at first base and designated hitter with Cleveland.

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• Rhys Hoskins: Joining Cleveland

  Rotowire Feb 22, 2026

  Hoskins was seen in the Guardians' clubhouse Sunday, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports. The move has not been officially announced, but it's believed to be a minor-league contract with a base salary of $1.5 million if he makes the major-league roster. Hoskins already has his own locker and was even in Guardians gear Sunday, per Zack Meisel of The Athletic. Hoskins slashed .237/.332/.416 with 12 homers and 43 RBI in 90 regular-season games with Milwaukee last season, leading the Brewers to decline his mutual option for 2026.

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• Rhys Hoskins: Mutual option declined

  Rotowire Nov 4, 2025

  Hoskins became a free agent Tuesday after his $18 million mutual option for 2026 with the Brewers was declined, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports. The Brewers will pay Hoskins a $4 million buyout instead. Hoskins slashed .223/.314/.418 with 38 home runs over 845 plate appearances during his two seasons in Milwaukee. With Andrew Vaughn's emergence at first base in 2025 and Christian Yelich serving as the primary designated hitter, there was no room for Hoskins on the roster in 2026. Hoskins will turn 33 in March and is a poor defensive first baseman, so he might face a fairly limited free-agent market this offseason.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Activated from 10-day IL

  Rotowire Sep 9, 2025

  The Brewers activated Hoskins (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday. Hoskins has missed more than two months of action with a left thumb sprain but is ready to go after slashing .275/.371/.471 with two home runs over 14 rehab games. The 32-year-old is no longer at the top of the Brewers' first-base depth chart following the emergence of Andrew Vaughn, but Hoskins should still see a decent number of starts between first base and designated hitter.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Expected to be activated Tuesday

  Rotowire Sep 8, 2025

  Hoskins (thumb) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Hoskins has joined the Brewers in Texas for the start of their three-game set against the Rangers but won't officially be back on the active roster until the second game of the series. The 32-year-old slashed .275/.371/.471 with two home runs over 14 contests on his rehab assignment. Hoskins -- who is coming back from a left thumb sprain -- appears likely to be behind Andrew Vaughn on the Brewers' first-base depth chart, but Christian Yelich's ongoing back issues could create a path to at-bats for Hoskins at designated hitter.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Cleared for rehab assignment

  Rotowire Aug 19, 2025

  Hoskins (thumb) will report to Triple-A Nashville on Tuesday to begin a rehab assignment. Hoskins progressed to on-field hitting and defensive work last week, and after he experienced no setbacks in his recovery from a Grade 2 left thumb sprain while increasing his activity, the Brewers gave him the green light to play minor-league games. Given that he's been on the shelf since July 7, Hoskins will likely stay on assignment with Nashville at least through the weekend to stockpile at-bats and regain his timing at the plate. Prior to getting hurt, Hoskins had been serving as the Brewers' everyday first baseman, but he may have to settle for more of a part-time role upon his return while Andrew Vaughn (.920 OPS since the All-Star break) has thrived as his primary replacement in the Milwaukee lineup.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Out until at least late August

  Rotowire Jul 29, 2025

  The Brewers announced Tuesday that the goal is for Hoskins (thumb) to begin rehab assignment in late August, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. The veteran first baseman landed on the shelf in early July due to a Grade 2 thumb sprain, and his initial return timeline was about 6-to-8 weeks. Hoskins now appears to be trending toward the back end of that timeline, but he could still be activated before the end of August, depending on how long of a rehab stint he requires.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Out until mid-to-late August

  Rotowire Jul 8, 2025

  The Brewers announced Tuesday that Hoskins (thumb) is hoping to return from the 10-day injured list by mid-to late-August, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Hoskins has a Grade 2 UCL sprain in his left thumb, an injury he suffered while applying a tag during Saturday's loss to the Marlins. Andrew Vaughn started at first base for the Brewers in Monday's win over the Dodgers and could be the primary option at the position while Hoskins is on the shelf. Jake Bauers should also be in the mix for playing time at first base.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Ticketed for IL with thumb sprain

  Rotowire Jul 6, 2025

  Hoskins is expected to be placed on the 10-day injured list Monday after an MRI on his left thumb revealed a Grade 2 sprain, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Hoskins exited Saturday's 4-2 loss to Miami after sustaining the thumb injury while applying a tag on the Marlins' Eric Wagaman, though he was able to remain in the game after the play. While the Brewers quickly ruled out a thumb fracture, Hoskins still ended up sitting out Sunday's 3-1 win while he awaited the results of his MRI, which brought unfavorable news. The Brewers haven't yet offered up a timeline for Hoskins' return, but he'll be out through at least the All-Star break. Jake Bauers drew the start at first base in Hoskins' stead, but Andrew Vaughn could be called up from Triple-A Nashville to take over as the Brewers' primary option at the position while Hoskins is on the mend.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Out multiple days

  Rotowire Jul 5, 2025

  Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Marlins that Hoskins will be out at least a few days with a left thumb injury, though the first baseman didn't suffer a fracture, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. Hoskins jammed his thumb while tagging out Eric Wagaman at first base in the fourth inning Saturday and remained in the game for the rest of the frame before being replaced by Jake Bauers. Hoskins admitted that he was in quite a bit of pain after the game and wouldn't have been able to swing a bat again Saturday, so it's not clear if he'll be able to return early next week.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Exits with injury

  Rotowire Jul 5, 2025

  Hoskins was removed from Saturday's game against the Marlins due to left thumb discomfort, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. Hoskins suffered the injury while tagging out Eric Wagaman in the fourth inning. He remained in for the rest of the frame but was replaced by Jake Bauers at first base to start the fifth. The Brewers should provide more details regarding the severity of Hoskins' injury relatively soon, but the slugging first baseman can be considered day-to-day for now.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Beginning on bench Friday

  Rotowire Jul 4, 2025

  Hoskins is out of the starting lineup Friday versus Miami. Hoskins isn't starting for the second time in the past four games while in the midst of a 3-for-22 stretch at the plate. Jake Bauers is taking Hoskins' spot at first base Friday.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Taking seat Monday

  Rotowire Jun 23, 2025

  Hoskins is not in the lineup for Monday's contest versus the Pirates. It's a routine day off for Hoskins, who had started each of the previous 14 games. Jake Bauers will play first base and bat eighth for the Brewers in the series opener.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Idle Wednesday

  Rotowire Jun 18, 2025

  Hoskins is not in the Brewers' starting lineup against the Cubs on Wednesday. Hoskins has struggled in his last 11 starts, going 3-for-34 (.088) with one home run, two RBI and a 41.0 percent strikeout rate over that span. He'll begin Wednesday's game on the bench while Jake Bauers starts at first base and bats eighth.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Taking seat Friday

  Rotowire Jun 6, 2025

  Hoskins is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Padres. Hoskins will get the night off Friday after making six consecutive starts for the Brewers. In his stead, Jake Bauers will play first base and bat seventh.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Homers twice in win

  Rotowire May 31, 2025

  Hoskins went 2-for-6 with two home runs and six RBI in Saturday's 17-7 win over the Phillies. Hoskins tied a career high with six RBI on two homers in the first and fourth innings. The outburst was a welcome sight, as the first baseman had gone just 1-for-18 over his previous five games. On the year, he owns a strong .276/.374/.475 slash with nine long balls, 35 RBI, 20 runs scored and two steals across 214 plate appearances.

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• Brewers' Rhys Hoskins: Taking seat Wednesday

  Rotowire May 28, 2025

  Hoskins is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Red Sox. Hoskins has hit a bit of a cold stretch of late with just one hit and eight strikeouts in his past 13 at-bats, so he'll head to the bench Wednesday after a run of 32 consecutive starts. Jake Bauers will step in at first base and bat eighth against Boston righty Brayan Bello.

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