Phillies’ Homegrown Sluggers Offers 5-Word Response On Ending Career With Reunion
The Philadelphia Phillies have turned their season around after a rocky start, leading to speculation about a potential reunion with former player Rhys Hoskins. Hoskins, who played for the Phillies for six years, expressed openness to returning to the team before he retires. His five-word response, 'I’ll never close that door,' highlights his desire to finish his career with the franchise.
- ▪The Phillies fired manager Rob Thomson and appointed Don Mattingly as interim manager.
- ▪They became the fifth team in a century to improve from at least 10 games under .500 to one game over within the first 47 games of a season.
- ▪Rhys Hoskins, a former standout for the Phillies, is currently with the Cleveland Guardians but is open to a reunion.
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BusinessSportsMoneyPhillies’ Homegrown Sluggers Offers 5-Word Response On Ending Career With ReunionByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorMay 25, 2026, 07:00am EDTHOUSTON, TX - OCTOBER 28: Rhys Hoskins #17 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during batting practice prior to Game 1 of the 2022 World Series between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on Friday, October 28, 2022 in Houston, Texas.
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