Rhys Hoskins isn't on Phillies NLCS roster, but a World Series appearance is possible
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins, the heart and soul behind the Phillies World Series push last season, will not play in the National League Championship Series, which started tonight in Philadelphia.
Hoskins was not on the Phillies' NLCS roster released Monday. The Phillies slugger is recovering from ACL surgery he had in March after injuring himself during spring training.
NLCS preparations: It's Phillies-Diamondbacks in Game 1 of the NLCS. Everything to know about tonight's game
“He is doing pretty well,” Phillies manager Rob Thomson said according to a report on mlb.com. “He is getting live at-bats and he is getting at-bats off the Trajekt. He is running the bases. He is sliding. He is doing pretty much everything except for taking ground balls.”
Thomson previously said the World Series is a more realistic goal for Hoskins if the team were to make it.
Phillies vs. Diamondbacks: Our expert picks in NLCS. Will Citizens Bank Park stump Arizona?
According to mlb.com, Thomson said Hoskins, if he played, would be used as a pinch hitter during the World Series unless there were injuries.
Last season, Hoskins hit four home runs and drove in seven runs in the National League Championship Series against the San Diego Padres. He finished the postseason with six homers, nine runs and 12 RBIs.
The Phillies open the NLCS tonight against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Our NLCS roster is set!#RedOctober pic.twitter.com/XJcl8imohE
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) October 16, 2023
Philadelphia Phillies roster for NLCS
Pitchers: José Alvarado, Seranthony Domínguez, Jeff Hoffman, Orion Kerkering, Craig Kimbrel, Michael Lorenzen, Aaron Nola, Cristopher Sánchez, Gregory Soto, Matt Strahm, Ranger Suárez, Taijuan Walker, Zack Wheeler
Catchers: J.T. Realmuto, Garrett Stubbs
Infielders: Alec Bohm, Bryce Harper, Edmundo Sosa, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner
Outfielders: Nick Castellanos, Jake Cave, Brandon Marsh, Cristian Pache, Johan Rojas, Kyle Schwarber
This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Philadelphia Phillies keep Rhys Hoskins off NLCS roster
