Rhys Hoskins

Hoskins hit 30 homers with 79 RBIs last season for the reigning National League champions. He was backing up to play a chopper on Thursday when the ball popped ...

Hoskins, a free agent at the end of the season who turned 30 last week, hit six homers in Philadelphia's playoff run last season. Teammates gathered around him before he was taken off of the field. Sooner after, he fell to the ground and began clutching his left knee.

Manager Rob Thomson said after the game that the team has no update on Hoskins, who is still undergoing testing. In the top of the second inning, the Tigers' ...

He has been a part of the Phillies organization since 2014, when he was drafted in the fifth round. Hall, who has been used primarily against right-handed hitters, has put in work this offseason on evening out his left-right splits, but could split time at the position with Bohm in the meantime. But they may not be inclined to do so, since Bohm has played in just one game at first base this spring, and has been making strides at third with infield coach Bobby Dickerson. He have to be added to the 40-man roster. A few weeks ago, Hoskins described his right knee as a “non-issue” and said it wouldn’t delay his start to the season. This season was bound to be a pivotal one for Hoskins, who just turned 30 on March 17. The Phillies have five players vying for two spots: Scott Kingery, Dalton Guthrie, Darick Hall, Jake Cave, and Kody Clemens. But he’s one of our guys, one of our leaders, and we’re going to miss him. The recommended surgery is an ACL reconstruction, the Phillies said in a statement. Manager Rob Thomson jogged out to see him with the Phillies’ training staff and the EMS crew. ... He was ready to come out and play 162 [games] or more,” Schwarber said. Hoskins broke back to field it, but took an awkward step and fell to the ground, clutching his left knee in obvious pain.

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field Thursday because of a non-contact injury to his left knee.

He also belted six postseason homers during Philadelphia's improbable run to the World Series last year, including four in the National League Championship Series. "He's had some knee issues in the past," Thomson said. He was examined by team trainers and emergency medical personnel before leaving the field on a cart.

CLEARWATER, Fla. (CBS/AP) -- Rhys Hoskins left the Philadelphia Phillies' spring training game Thursday against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning with ...

Teammates gathered around him before he was taken off of the field. The Phillies say Hoskins underwent an MRI that revealed an ACL tear and will require surgery. [backing up to play a chopper on Thursday when the ball popped out of his glove](https://www.mlb.com/video/rhys-hoskins-exits-with-injury?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share). [lost to the Houston Astros in the World Series](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/phils-go-quietly-in-series-finale-as-bopper-becomes-bunter/). And slugger [Bryce Harper isn't expected back until around the All-Star break after undergoing Tommy John surgery](https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/bryce-harper-tommy-john-surgery-dave-dombrowski-phillies/) in November. (CBS/AP) -- Rhys Hoskins tore his ACL during the Philadelphia Phillies' spring training game against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning, the team announced Thursday night.

1:55pm: Manager Rob Thomson said on the NBC Sports Philadelphia broadcast that Hoskins was eventually able to walk under his own power in the clubhouse (Twitter ...

Speculatively, the Phils could give right-handed-hitting third baseman [Alec Bohm](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bohmal01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-23_br) reps at first base when facing lefty starters, with [Edmundo Sosa](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/sosaed01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-23_br) or [Josh Harrison](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/harrijo05.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-23_br) sliding in at third base on those days. [Bryce Harper](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/harpebr03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-23_br) for a significant portion of the 2023 season as the 2021 NL MVP recovers from Tommy John surgery. He’s the youngest and arguably best first baseman on next year’s market (depending on [Twitter link](https://twitter.com/MattGelb/status/1638976022044610560) via Matt Gelb of The Athletic). [Rhys Hoskins](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/h/hoskirh01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-23_br) was carted off the field just minutes ago following what looked to be a significant, non-contact knee injury during today’s Grapefruit League game against the Tigers ( [video link](https://twitter.com/BenVerlander/status/1638956643621933057) via FOX’s Ben Verlander). He hit just .159 with a .205 on-base percentage during 69 postseason plate appearances, but the majority of the slugger’s hits were max-impact blows; he belted six home runs during postseason play, including a four-homer NLCS. That’s two of the Phillies’ top power threats possibly sidelined for notable periods of the season. President of baseball ops Dave Dombrowski said yesterday that Harper won’t be placed on the 60-day IL for now, leaving open the possibility that he could return before May 29 this year. He’s sitting on five-plus years of Major League service time and is slated to become a free agent for the first time in his career following the 2023 season. [Spencer Strider](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stridsp01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-23_br) in the National League Division Series is one of the lasting images from Philadelphia’s remarkable postseason run in 2022. Hoskins was backtracking a short-hop grounder off the bat of [Austin Meadows](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/meadoau01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=www.mlbtraderumors.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-23_br) when he collapsed in obvious pain. He was tended to by the team’s training staff and EMTs before being helped off the field.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- The Phillies were in a potential state of flux on Thursday after first baseman and team catalyst Rhys Hoskins suffered a non-contact ...

“No matter what happens, we’ve got to keep moving forward,” he said. He has hit well this spring, batting .319 (15-for-47) with a team-leading five home runs, 11 RBIs and a 1.066 OPS. “We’ve got to play tomorrow. He seems to be assured a job at this point. Hall batted .250 with nine home runs, 16 RBIs, an .804 OPS and a 121 Among 527 qualified hitters, he ranks in the 90th percentile in on-base percentage (.353), 91st percentile in slugging percentage (.492) and 93rd percentile in OPS (.846). In that time, he ranks 12th in baseball in home runs (148) and 16th in RBIs (405). And we'll continue to do that.” [Darick Hall](https://www.mlb.com/player/darick-hall-669742) moves into a primary role at first base, particularly against right-handed pitching. “I just put my hand on his shoulder, but you know, no words needed to be said right there,’’ said right fielder Nick Castellanos. … He does so much for our ballclub.’’ The ball hit off Hoskins’ glove.

Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field Thursday in Clearwater after injuring his left knee going back on a ground ball at first base.

I don't know what the injury is or anything like that, but knowing Rhys, he's gonna try to get back out there in no time." "He's one of our leaders," Trea Turner said of Hoskins. "That guy's basically like the mayor of Philadelphia," Bailey Falter said. This is a crucial year for Hoskins from personal and team standpoints. He's the guy who steps up and talks to the team whenever something needs to be addressed. "I always say that he's kind of like our spokesperson.

Hoskins was injured on a non-contact play in Clearwater.

[Alec Bohm](/mlb/players/2942960/alec-bohm/) over to first base and slot utility man [Josh Harrison](/mlb/players/1670494/josh-harrison/) in at third. Philadelphia could also put [Darick Hall](/mlb/players/2910602/darick-hall/) at first base, though his glove leaves a lot to be desired. Hoskins slugged six home runs in the team's 17 postseason games. The NL champion was carted off the field Thursday afternoon after suffering a non-contact left knee injury while fielding a ground ball behind first base during a spring game against the [Detroit Tigers](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/DET/detroit-tigers/). Additional details regarding the surgery, including the date and surgeon, are to be determined.— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) The Phillies are already without

Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field Thursday because of a noncontact injury to his left knee.

He also belted six postseason homers during Philadelphia's improbable run to the World Series last year, including four in the National League Championship Series. "He's had some knee issues in the past," Thomson said. He was examined by team trainers and emergency medical personnel before leaving the field on a cart.

Hoskins was injured on a non-contact play in Clearwater.

[Alec Bohm](/mlb/players/2942960/alec-bohm/) over to first base and slot utility man [Josh Harrison](/mlb/players/1670494/josh-harrison/) in at third. Philadelphia could also put [Darick Hall](/mlb/players/2910602/darick-hall/) at first base, though his glove leaves a lot to be desired. Hoskins slugged six home runs in the team's 17 postseason games. The NL champion was carted off the field Thursday afternoon after suffering a non-contact left knee injury while fielding a ground ball behind first base during a spring game against the [Detroit Tigers](https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/teams/DET/detroit-tigers/). Additional details regarding the surgery, including the date and surgeon, are to be determined.— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) The Phillies are already without

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Thursday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, ...

Hoskins, a free agent at the end of the season who turned 30 last week, hit six homers in Philadelphia's playoff run last season. Teammates gathered around him before he was taken off of the field. Soon after, he fell to the ground and clutched his left knee.

An MRI conducted Thursday afternoon revealed the news the Phillies did not want to hear: Rhys Hoskins has a torn left ACL and will require reconstructive ...

He hit .347 in 50 plate appearances in the playoffs en route to a ring. Cron is a free agent after the season for a team headed nowhere in 2023. He hit .319 in 2021 to win the AL batting title but took a big step back last regular season. One is left-handed-hitting Darick Hall, who had 18 extra-base hits in just 142 plate appearances last summer filling in for Bryce Harper as the DH and has crushed the ball in spring training. Exploring a trade is always a possibility when a team with high expectations suffers an injury like this, but the Phillies do have a few internal options. Hoskins injured his left knee going back on a groundball at first base in the second inning of Thursday's spring training game.

With Hoskins set to miss considerable time, the Phillies will have to weigh their in-house solutions. Here's a look at a few potential scenarios.

He’s also turning into a steady third baseman, and the Phillies are committed to him at the position. He played some first base in the minors and last season with the Tigers. In the first week of the season, the Phillies could face Rangers lefties Andrew Heaney and Martín Pérez and Yankees lefty Nestor Cortes. This spring, the 27-year-old has been competing for a bench spot and leads the team with five Grapefruit League home runs. Voit, a right-handed hitter, slugged 22 homers with a .710 on-base plus slugging last season for the Padres and Nationals. They’ll get their fill of tough lefties within the NL East, too, from Braves ace Max Fried to the Marlins’ Jesús Luzardo and Trevor Rogers. He retreated to field a chopper and collapsed on the grass in shallow right field, clutching his knee and remaining on the ground for several minutes before getting carted off and taken for tests. There’s a reason the Phillies rarely let Hall face lefties (12 at-bats) last season. There’s little the Phillies can do about the latter, save for hoping Nick Castellanos’ bat bounces back from last season. Veteran first baseman/DH Luke Voit, for example, can opt out of his minor league contract on Friday if the Brewers don’t add him to the roster. But with opening day set for next Thursday in Texas, team officials must also begin contemplating life without him, namely alternatives to play first base and supply 30-homer, 100-RBI middle-of-the-order production from the right side. Since then, the Phillies have played 776 games, including the postseason.

The injury bug continues for the Phillies. Rhys Hoskins suffered an ACL tear in his left knee just seven days before the start of the 2023 season.

Pitching prospect [Andrew Painter](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2023/03/10/phils-pitching-prospect-andrew-painter-has-sprained-elbow/69996687007/) also sprained a ligament in his right elbow during his spring training debut earlier this month. [Philadelphia Phillies](https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/baseball/mlb/team/2958) [. [Bryce Harper will miss a portion of the season](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/phillies/2023/03/21/bryce-harper-not-placed-60-day-il-philadelphia-phillies/11518915002/) after undergoing reconstructive right elbow surgery in November. ](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/phillies/2023/03/21/bryce-harper-not-placed-60-day-il-philadelphia-phillies/11518915002/) [The team announced Thursday](https://twitter.com/Phillies/status/1639046916997521409) that first baseman Rhys Hoskins suffered an ACL tear in his left knee just seven days before the start of the 2023 season after he was carted off the field during a spring training game against the [Detroit Tigers](https://sportsdata.usatoday.com/baseball/mlb/team/2978) earlier in the day. He had a minimally invasive surgical procedure to [Team won’t put Bryce Harper on 60-day injured list at start of season](https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/phillies/2023/03/21/bryce-harper-not-placed-60-day-il-philadelphia-phillies/11518915002/)

Rhys Hoskins was a core piece of the Phillies' 2022 World Series run. How might they replace him following his season-ending knee injury?

[Joey Votto](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/joey-votto-player), who is currently in the final year of his megadeal. The 41-year-old Votto has been with [Cincinnati](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/cincinnati-reds-team) his whole career and is owed $22.5 million this year, but ... The [Cubs](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/chicago-cubs-team) acquired a glut of first-base types this winter (some would say too many), and if highly-touted first base prospect Matt Mervis pops upon his debut, Chicago could deal away one of [Cody Bellinger](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/cody-bellinger-player), [Edwin Ríos](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/edwin-rios-player) or [Eric Hosmer](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/eric-hosmer-player). [@CespedesBBQ](https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_CespedesBBQ&d=DwMFaQ&c=uw6TLu4hwhHdiGJOgwcWD4AjKQx6zvFcGEsbfiY9-EI&r=_WfPoBaEEwPFxLP8xknvmrHw3Y78mqIzWCLP-C8t3KE&m=Fv_TUKxAgQQQGa5exTpeEDNb_2erWWhH5lZ9JIHhgj0&s=wpttheljbU-KftQI-n5JmBFxr2_bf9DMJ6PWial3OX4&e=) is a baseball writer for FOX Sports. [Jesús Aguilar](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/jesus-aguilar-player) is with the rebuilding [A’s](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/oakland-athletics-team), who would love nothing more than to flip a veteran bat for anything resembling a prospect, but Agy might not represent enough of an upgrade. Is he headed up again?](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/lucas-giolitos-career-has-seen-monumental-peaks-and-valleys-is-he-headed-up-again) [WBC's biggest winners: Which players impressed us most](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/wbcs-biggest-winners-which-players-impressed-us-most) [Baseball's best found purpose and passion in 2023 WBC](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/baseballs-best-found-purpose-and-passion-in-2023-wbc) [Japan edges USA in epic WBC final, capped by Ohtani striking out Trout](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/mlb/japan-edges-usa-in-wbc-final-after-ohtani-strikes-out-trout) [John Fanta's 2023 March Madness instant reaction to every game](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-basketball/john-fanta-2023-march-madness-headquarters) [NFL free-agency grades: Every major signing so far for each team](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nfl/nfl-free-agency-grading-every-major-signing-so-far) [NBA playoff picture: How first-round matchups are shaping up](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/nba-playoff-picture-how-first-round-matchups-are-shaping-up) [College football rankings: Our top 25, spring football edition](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/college-football/college-football-rankings-our-top-25-spring-football-edition) [Why NASCAR took a strong stance on Hendrick, Hamlin actions](https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nascar/why-nascar-took-a-strong-stance-on-hendrick-hamlin-actions) Cron](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/cj-cron-player) has been a solid performer for the [Rockies](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/colorado-rockies-team) over the past few seasons and even made the All-Star Game last year, but Colorado is a weird organization that makes fewer trades than any other team in baseball. [World Baseball Classic](https://www.foxsports.com/world-baseball-classic). Ideally, Hall performs like a left-handed version of [Luke Voit](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/louis-voit-player), a free-swinger with prodigious juice who can hold down the fort admirably for a Philly lineup not lacking in offensive firepower. [Bryce Harper](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/bryce-harper-player)’s return from Tommy John surgery, the Hoskins injury makes Hall a much more crucial piece of Philly’s 2023 aspirations. Maybe Bohm gets more starts at first than expected, which would allow either [Edmundo Sosa](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/edmundo-sosa-player), [Josh Harrison](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/josh-harrison-player) or even Scott Kingery to fill in at third. [Alec Bohm](https://www.foxsports.com/mlb/alec-bohm-player) (5), Johan Camargo (3) and Hoskins’ likely replacement, Hall (4).

Rhys Hoskins tore his anterior cruciate ligament during a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday.

"And once it's fixed, it's just a matter of healing, recovering, recovering muscle function, gaining motion." "It does take time as well." Teammates gathered around him before he was taken off of the field. [backing up to play a chopper on Thursday when the ball popped out of his glove](https://www.mlb.com/video/rhys-hoskins-exits-with-injury?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share). "Usually, you take a piece of tissue from part of the knee, often the patellar tendon or the quadriceps tendon or the hamstrings...put it back in the place where the ACL was first located," Bartolozzi said. The ACL runs diagonally in the middle of the knee and helps you rotate it.

He was so good, so fast. He was the brightest glimmer of hope for a franchise that craved it. He was streaky and scrutinized. Is it over?

They’re the highest of highest of highest levels.” [in a 10-0 loss to the Mets](https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/PHI/PHI201708100.shtml). He took the blame. Only one other player from that day’s Phillies lineup, César Hernández, is still active in the majors — and that’s as a non-roster invitee trying to make the [Detroit Tigers](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/tigers/). He answered the questions. It was how he came to the majors. Realmuto](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/jt-realmuto-glotXhPPvld7bPpq/). Before “stupid money.” Before [Bryce Harper](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/bryce-harper-9lv6KXk96rZdbNPh/). “I don’t think I want it to change,” he said. I want to know that I’ve come here every single day and done the work that I know I need to do the way that it needs to be done. He has, since 2017, been the most scrutinized [Phillies](https://theathletic.com/mlb/team/phillies/) player. [Rhys Hoskins](https://theathletic.com/mlb/player/rhys-hoskins-oo0aBA1OVAg0wJ9j/) sat at a picnic table one morning in March 2021 and, for 30 minutes, [he agreed to talk about perception](https://theathletic.com/2480459/2021/03/30/rhys-hoskins-has-found-clarity-but-not-comfort-in-year-5-with-the-phillies-im-ok-with-being-boring/).

Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies plan on Rhys Hoskins missing the season and that Darick Hall would get the majority of time at first base.

"I think we're open to a lot of things at this point,'' Dombrowski said. "He's a good solid first baseman," Dombrowski said. ... We think he's ready to step up and be a big league player." "We feel that he'll get the majority of the playing time at first base. "He will need to have surgery," Dombrowski told reporters. Soon after, he fell to the ground and clutched his left knee.

Dave Dombrowksi would be “shocked” if Hoskins doesn't have surgery, which he says has an estimated recovery of seven months.

“He’s the guy that’s like the backbone of the organization. He’s grit, he’s determined, he’s a winner, he’s a championship-type player. He’s respected in the clubhouse. He’s very consistent on the field. So, he’s really done a lot for himself. In his 42 big-league games last season, he hit .266 against righties (in 124 at-bats) and .083 against lefties (in 12 at-bats). It was all about finding the right fit, and with Hoskins at first base, and other players rotating through the DH spot, it was hard to find a place for Hall. When he came up to the big-league level, he did very well for us. Dombrowski said Darick Hall will get the majority of the playing time at first base. Dombrowksi said Hoskins will get a second opinion soon but emphasized that he would be “shocked” if the first baseman doesn’t get surgery. He said the estimated timeline for Hoskins’ recovery is seven months. Hoskins injured his left knee in a Grapefruit League game against the Tigers on Thursday.

CLEARWATER, Fla. -- After the probable season-ending injury to Rhys Hoskins on Thursday, Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said on ...

He’s respected in the clubhouse and he’s a pillar in the community. It’s a good group.’’ “I think we’re open to a lot of things at this point,’’ Dombrowski said. Dombrowski would not speculate whether Hoskins has played his final game in a Phillies uniform, but he acknowledged Hoskins' immediate absence will be felt greatly. The Phillies must move forward without Hoskins, who will become a free agent after this season. He has a good arm. [Alec Bohm](https://www.mlb.com/player/664761), a right-handed batter, against lefties. He’s a good solid first baseman. He’s a big guy. “There are a lot of topics to discuss, and this will give us an extra topic,’’ Dombrowski said. We think he’s ready to step up and be a big league player. The non-contact injury, which occurred when Hoskins tried to field a high-hopping grounder, stunned the Phillies’ clubhouse.

Rhys Hoskins is going to have knee surgery — again. The Phillies first baseman was injured during a play in the second inning of the spring training game ...

The estimated timeline for recovery is about seven months, meaning Hoskins could potentially contribute in the post season, if the Phillies make it this year. “A classic ACL tear is a non-contact injury,” Desmond said. Hoskins broke back to field it, but took an awkward step and fell to the ground, clutching his left knee. This can happen as a result of abrupt stops or changes in direction. Hoskins tried to field a grounder when he abruptly leaped into the grass and held his left knee, clearly in pain. The Phillies’ first baseman was injured during a play in the second inning of the spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. The 30 year old, who has been with the Phillies since 2014, will be eligible for free agency after this season. [Kyle Schwarber tore his ACL](https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-rhys-hoskins-knee-injury-kyle-schwarber-cubs-20230323.html), and another ligament, in his left knee in 2016 while playing for the Cubs. [Schwarber tore his ACL](https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-rhys-hoskins-knee-injury-kyle-schwarber-cubs-20230323.html) he was out for 204 days, from the second game of the 2016 regular season until a remarkable World Series comeback. [Rhys Hoskins’ torn ACL gives Nick Castellanos a chance to prove his $100 million worth](https://www.inquirer.com/phillies/phillies-rhys-hoskins-injury-knee-castellanos-lineup-20230323.html) Manager Rob Thomson jogged out to see him with the Phillies’ training staff and the EMS crew. His teammates on the field gathered around him.