Brewers' Pat Murphy Facing Decision After Rhys Hoskins News

Rhys Hoskins Injury Update

Vaughn has been given an opportunity after the Brewers’ primary first baseman of the past two seasons, Rhys Hoskins, suffered a sprained left thumb that has had him sidelined since early July.

However, after completing his rehab assignment, Hoskins has rejoined the major-league team for their upcoming series against the Texas Rangers and has a locker with the team in the visiting clubhouse, with his activation expected on Tuesday.

“Rhys Hoskins has a locker in the Brewers’ clubhouse in Arlington. Not anticipating the Brewers making a roster move for Hoskins today, but tomorrow is a good bet,” wrote MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy.

With Hoskins set to return to the Brewers lineup, Murphy has been presented with what may be his most difficult decision yet. Both Vaughn and Hoskins have primarily played first base and both are more than serviceable options, deserving of playing time.

Unfortunately, left-handed slugger Christian Yelich has primarily operated out of the designated hitter role, making that option to include both in the lineup every day unlikely.

Both Hoskins and Vaughn have appeared in the outfield throughout their careers, but that does not seem like a likely option with the Brewers typically preferring to have highly capable young defensive outfielders such as Sal Frelick (Gold Glove Award winner) and Jackson Chourio.

With October approaching and the Brewers’ goal being a World Series title, Murphy will have a tough decision regarding the usage of his right-handed first basemen with Hoskins’ return coming soon.