With Triston Casas sidelined for the rest of the season following knee surgery, the Boston Red Sox are suddenly facing a big void at first base. Rafael Devers has made it clear he’s not open to switching positions, prompting chief baseball officer Craig Breslow to explore external options.
Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter proposed an intriguing solution: trading for Rhys Hoskins of the Milwaukee Brewers. Milwaukee is currently in third place in the NL Central and could become sellers if they fall out of contention before the trade deadline.
Reuter noted that Boston has yet to make a significant move to replace Casas, relying instead on Abraham Toro, Nick Sogard, and the now-injured Romy González. While calling up top prospect Marcelo Mayer is a possible move, acquiring a proven veteran like Hoskins—or even Nathaniel Lowe—remains a more immediate fix.
Hoskins signed a two-year, $34 million contract last offseason after missing all of 2023 with a torn ACL. His deal includes a player option for 2026 and a mutual option for 2027 worth $18 million. If Hoskins continues to perform at a high level, he may opt out in search of a more lucrative deal, which could motivate the Brewers to trade him for future assets.
So far this season, Hoskins is slashing .292/.396/.462 with five home runs and has been a major force in Milwaukee’s lineup. If the Brewers can’t stay competitive, his trade value could spike.
With 26 home runs last year and a proven track record of 20–30 home run power, Hoskins could be the kind of impactful bat the Red Sox need to stay competitive in the AL East and challenge the Yankees.
