The Milwaukee Brewers should definitely like what they are currently seeing from hitter Rhys Hoskins.
He missed the entire 2023 season with the Philadelphia Phillies and was traded to the Brewers ahead of the 2024 season. Hoskins has been everything Milwaukee could have hoped for, hitting 21 home runs and 64 RBIs in 101 games played so far this season.
Hoskin currently has a slashing average of .217/.302/.425, which is lower than expected, but that’s likely due to missing the entire 2023 season. He’s been a key cog in the Brewers’ machine this season, and it sounds like he could take over his contract in 2025 in return, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
“Rhys Hoskins, 1B, Brewers,” Feinsand said. “Remaining contract: 1 year, $18 million ($4 million severance pay). Age at start of 2025 season: 32. Hoskins signed a two-year, $34 million contract with the Brewers in January that will pay him $12 million in 2024, with an $18 million player option ($4 million severance pay) for 2025. After missing all of 2023 following ACL surgery, Hoskins has been a solid addition in Milwaukee, hitting 20 home runs with 60 RBIs and a .730 OPS in 99 games. If he exercises his option, Hoskins will then have an $18 million mutual option ($4 million severance pay) for 2026.”
The Brewers are one of the top teams in the National League and have a chance to make a splash this fall. Hoskins is a top player and will likely have a big impact in the playoffs. He was good this year and should be even better in 2025. The Brewers should hope he picks up the option.
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