There’s been a fair amount of online speculation about the Cubs’ potential interest in former Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins, and it now looks like that connection is more than circumstantial. A few days after we addressed the idea, a report from Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic cites league sources as saying the Cubs “view Hoskins as a good fit for their roster.” Hoskins provides pop, a solid plate approach, and postseason experience on what will probably be a one-year pillow contract.
The Cody Bellinger comps don’t end there, as the two also share Scott Boras as an agent.