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Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at American Family Field. Michael McLoone-Imagn Images

Brewers get unfortunate update on injury to 1B Rhys Hoskins

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Robin M Adams | Last updated Jul 6, 2025 7:06 PM ET

The Milwaukee Brewers have a great deal to celebrate today. Two-time All-Star starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff made his triumphant return to the Major Leagues after nearly two years of rehabbing a shoulder injury that has kept him out since September of 2023 (a season in which he only made 11 starts). He was as dominant as ever on Sunday against the Miami Marlins, throwing 70 pitches in six innings of work, giving up two hits, one run, no walks, and striking out eight.

The win on Sunday was also Milwaukee’s 50th of the season, putting them at 50-40 on the year. They are currently in second place in the NL Central Division and are in sole possession of the league’s second wild card spot.

Unfortunately, though, there was some bad news for the Brewers on Sunday as well.

Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins is heading to the injured list

May 31, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers infielder Rhys Hoskins (12) hits a three-run home run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the fourth inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

In Milwaukee’s 4-2 loss on Saturday night, Rhys Hoskins was pulled from the game early after injuring his thumb in a collision with a baserunner. Shortstop Joey Ortiz’s throw on a tricky play was wide. Hoskins caught the throw and applied the tag to get the out, but hurt his thumb in the process.

While he finished the inning, he could not swing a bat comfortably and was taken out in favor of Jake Bauers. X-rays on his thumb were negative, but he said after the game that it was really sore.

After the win over Miami on Sunday, Milwaukee announced that further imaging had revealed a grade two sprain in his thumb, which will require an IL stint:

Update on Rhys Hoskins: MRI revealed a Grade 2 left thumb sprain that will land him on the IL.

Roster move coming tomorrow.

— Todd Rosiak (@Todd_Rosiak) July 6, 2025

Hoskins is currently hitting .242/.340/.428 with 12 home runs and 48 RBI on the season.

It seems like the Brewers will be calling up Andrew Vaughn

Milwaukee Brewers Get Unfortunate Update on Injury to 1B Rhys Hoskins 2 May 15, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Andrew Vaughn (25) bats against the Cincinnati Reds in the seventh inning at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images

Earlier this year, the Brewers traded Aaron Civale to the Chicago White Sox after he requested a move upon being reassigned to the bullpen. Milwaukee acquired struggling first baseman Andrew Vaughn in the deal.

Vaughn, who has been playing for the Nashville Sounds, was removed from their game today, indicating a call-up is imminent.

In 48 games with the White Sox this season, Vaughn, a former first-round pick, hit just .189/.218/.314 with five home runs and 19 RBI.

In 15 games with the Sounds, he is hitting .259/.338/.500 with three home runs and 16 RBI.

Like Hoskins, Vaughn is a right-handed hitter, so it is likely that manager Pat Murphy platoons him and Bauers until Hoskins comes back.

This article first appeared on WI Sports Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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