Phillies’ Rhys Hoskins Suffers Torn ACL, Team Announces

Hoskins sustained the injury after falling awkwardly while trying to field a ground ball in Thursday’s spring training game.

Hours after he was taken off the field on a cart following a knee injury, Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced Thursday.

No timetable has been determined for his return, nor has his surgery date been set. The team said that the procedure would be “reconstructive.”

Phillies 1B Rhys Hoskins underwent an MRI today that revealed a left knee anterior cruciate ligament tear that will require surgery. The recommended surgery is an ACL reconstruction. Additional details regarding the surgery, including the date and surgeon, are to be determined.

— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) March 23, 2023

The injury occurred during a spring training game against the Tigers. Hoskins attempted to field a ground ball at first, but stepped awkwardly and fell to the ground, holding his knee in pain. He remained on the ground for several minutes while being tended to by trainers before being carted off the field.

Rhys Hoskins was carted off after suffering a non-contact injury 🙏

(via @NBCSPhilly) pic.twitter.com/HTsNknuENc

— SI MLB (@si_mlb) March 23, 2023

Hoskins hit 30 home runs with 79 RBIs across 156 games last season, setting a career high with 145 hits. He played a key role in ending the Phillies’ 11-year postseason drought, helping to lead the team to the World Series.