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Guardians add needed right-handed bat by reaching minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins
- On Feb 22, 2026, the Cleveland Guardians agreed to sign veteran first baseman Rhys Hoskins to a minor‑league deal with a $1.5 million salary if he makes the roster; he was in the Goodyear, Ariz. spring‑training clubhouse Sunday pending a physical.
- After the 2025 season, Milwaukee Brewers declined Rhys Hoskins' $18,000,000 option; he missed 2023 with a torn ACL and played just 90 games in 2025 due to a thumb injury.
- Manager Stephen Vogt said Hoskins adds a right-handed bat who can compete for first base and designated hitter, facing left-handed options Kyle Manzardo and C.J. Kayfus, and "has a chance to come into camp, make an impact and possibly make the team."
- The signing alters the thin market for right-handed hitters, and remaining veteran free agents may sign minor-league deals soon before Opening Day.
- Historically, Rhys Hoskins has a.238 batting average with 186 home runs and five seasons of 25+ homers, including 34 in 2018 and 30 in 2022.
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Guardians add needed right-handed bat by reaching minor-league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins
GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Guardians have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins. The deal is pending Hoskins passing a physical, but he was with the team on Feb. 22. Manager Stephen Vogt told reporters he is excited to have Hoskins added as a right-handed hitter who can compete for time at first base and designated hitter. Hoskins, 32, will compete with two left-handed hitters, Kyle Manzardo and C.J. Kayfus, at first base. “He…
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