Cleveland Guardians add 1B Rhys Hoskins to active roster ahead of season opener against Mariners
SEATTLE (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of first baseman Rhys Hoskins from Triple-A Columbus as the team got down to the 26-man active limit Wednesday ahead of its opener against Seattle. To make room for Hoskins, the Guardians designated right fielder Johnathan Rodríguez for assignment. Hoskins, 33, agreed to a minor league deal in February and will get a $1.
5 million salary while in the major leagues. He played for Milwaukee the last two seasons following six seasons with Philadelphia. Hoskins hit .
237 with 12 homers in 279 at-bats last season after hitting . 214 with 26 homers and 82 RBIs in 2024. Milwaukee declined its $18 million option Hoskins hit .
297 with three home runs, three doubles and 10 RBIs in 37 at-bats during spring training. “He can hit. He can really hit," manager Stephen Vogt said.
"He can play first base. There’s still a really good player in there. He knows it, and we know it, and that’s why we brought him in.