In a move that’s already sending shockwaves through the Philadelphia fanbase, the Phillies have made a significant roster adjustment—one that strongly points toward the return of a beloved superstar.
According to multiple league sources, the Phillies are clearing space on the active roster in anticipation of Bryce Harper’s longtime teammate and former All-Star Rhys Hoskins making his long-awaited return to the team. While the Phillies have not yet made an official announcement, the decision to option utility player Kody Clemens and shift several bullpen arms suggests that a major activation is imminent.
Hoskins, 31, has spent the 2024 season with the Milwaukee Brewers after signing a one-year deal following his ACL injury that cost him all of 2023. However, reports indicate that the Phillies and Brewers have quietly finalized a trade that will send the first baseman back to Philadelphia—a homecoming that fans have dreamed about since he departed last offseason.
Sources familiar with the negotiations confirm that the Phillies are sending a mid-tier prospect and cash considerations to Milwaukee in exchange for Hoskins, who has hit .247 with 12 home runs and 38 RBIs through 59 games this season. While not quite back to his 2019 peak, Hoskins’ power bat and leadership presence are viewed as invaluable assets as the Phillies gear up for a second-half playoff push.
Philadelphia manager Rob Thomson has been coy in recent press conferences, hinting only that “the clubhouse could be getting some familiar energy back very soon.” Bryce Harper, known to be one of Hoskins’ closest friends in the game, posted a cryptic Instagram story late last night featuring a photo of the two from their 2022 playoff run with the caption: “Time to run it back?”
The Phillies currently sit atop the NL East and have looked like legitimate World Series contenders all season. Adding a seasoned, power-hitting righty like Hoskins into the mix—especially one who knows the culture, the city, and the pressure—could be the final push that takes them over the top.
If the deal becomes official, Hoskins could be in the starting lineup as early as this weekend’s homestand at Citizens Bank Park, where fans are already buzzing with excitement.
This is more than just a roster move—it’s the return of a heartbeat. Rhys Hoskins is Philadelphia baseball through and through, and the city is ready to welcome him back with open arms.
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