Out since July 5 with a UCL left thumb sprain, Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins was activated in a flurry of roster moves on Tuesday.
The Brewers also optioned right-hander Carlos Rodriguez and second baseman Anthony Seigler to Triple-A Nashville and recalled right-hander Chad Patrick from Nashville.
The 32-year-old Hoskins’ return gives the National League Central leaders (89-56) a trio of first basemen, along with Andrew Vaughn and Jake Bauers.
Milwaukee manager Pat Murphy told MLB.com on Tuesday that Vaughn, who has thrived since taking over for Hoskins, will receive the bulk of the first-base at-bats, but that Hoskins and Bauers also will see playing time. Bauers also is an option to play the corner outfield positions.
“I look at it as three offensive players,” Murphy said. “That’s kind of the way in September, even though the rosters don’t expand the way they used to. I think Rhys is a big part of this from a leadership standpoint, from an experience standpoint.”
In his second season with Milwaukee, Hoskins entered Tuesday hitting .242 with 12 home runs and 42 RBIs in 82 games.
