Phillies reveal Rhys Hoskins tore ACL in spring training game

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The Philadelphia Phillies revealed first basemen Rhys Hoskins tore an ACL in a spring training game against the Detroit Tigers Thursday. 

Surgery will be required, so Hoskins will likely miss the entire 2023 season.  

A date for the surgery has not been set. Team president Dave Dombrowski is expected to speak with the media Friday to share additional details. 

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Rhys Hoskins of the Philadelphia Phillies during batting practice ahead of Game 3 of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park Oct. 31, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

In the top of the second inning against the Tigers, Hoskins backed up on a ground ball hit to him, and it appeared to be a routine play. As the ball hit his glove, Hoskins’ left knee gave out, and he tumbled into the right field grass. 

Hoskins was clutching at his knee as EMTs rushed to the field after the non-contact injury. He was carted off as his teammates watched 

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There have been other freak non-contact injuries before opening day, which is one week away. In the World Baseball Classic, New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz was jumping up and down celebrating Puerto Rico’s win when he just went down. Tests revealed he had a patellar tendon injury that could keep him out the entire year. 

Rhys Hoskins of the Philadelphia Phillies during batting practice prior to the start of Game 3 of the 2022 World Series at Citizens Bank Park Nov. 1, 2022, in Philadelphia. (Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost Gavin Lux in a spring training