During a spring training game against the Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins fell to the ground with a left knee injury while fielding a ground ball. He was then carted off of the field and will undergo further evaluation and testing. Despite initial concerns, there have been reports that Hoskins was walking around in the clubhouse after the game. Hoskins had previously undergone meniscus surgery in his right knee in December 2022, but had said the knee was a "non-issue" and wouldn't affect his season.

The timing of his left knee injury is concerning for Hoskins and the Phillies, as Hoskins just turned 30 and will be eligible for free agency after this season. He settled at $12 million in arbitration during the offseason. If Hoskins is unable to play, Darick Hall will likely take over as the everyday first baseman, and the Phillies may consider making a trade for another first base option. Hall is a power hitter with a 91.4 mph average exit velocity and 44.6% hard-hit rate, but struggled with a 31% strikeout rate in the majors last season. This injury is another blow for the Phillies, who are already without top pitching prospect Andrew Painter and slugger Bryce Harper, who isn't expected back until around the All-Star break after undergoing Tommy John surgery in November.