Rhys Hoskins

First baseman Rhys Hoskins has been on the Cubs’ radar for much of the offseason, and Jon Morosi of MLB.com tweets that the two sides have remained in contact throughout the winter and discussed both one-year and multi-year proposals. Word of continued interest in Hoskins comes not long after USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that…

First baseman Rhys Hoskins has been on the Cubs’ radar for much of the offseason, and Jon Morosi of MLB.com tweets that the two sides have remained in contact throughout the winter and discussed both one-year and multi-year proposals. Word of continued interest in Hoskins comes not long after USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reported that…

The Chicago Cubs have been looking at their options for first base for the coming season, and one free agent has apparently attracted their interest.

The Chicago Cubs and first baseman Rhys Hoskins' representatives are staying connected about a potential free-agent deal, sources told MLB Network's Jon Morosi.The two sides have discussed one-year and multi-year contracts, Morosi adds.Hoskins would fit a Cubs squad that projects to start the unproven Matt Mervis at first base following Cody Bellinger's departure into free agency.The 30-year-old Hoskins missed the entire 2023 campaign after undergoing surgery to repair a torn ACL in his left knee.Prior to last season, Hoskins posted a .242/.353/.492 slash line with 148 home runs and 405 RBIs in six seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies.The Cubs are expected to be a big player in free agency after narrowly missing the postseason last campaign and hiring a new manager in Craig Counsell. Copyright © 2023 Score Media Ventures Inc. All rights reserved. Certain content reproduced under license.

The Chicago Cubs and free-agent first baseman Rhys Hoskins reportedly "remain in contact" as he explores the open market. Jon Morosi of MLB Network reported