Phillies' Reported Reunion Inquiry Is a Poor Roster Fit

Phillies' Reported Reunion Inquiry is a Poor Roster Fit

The Philadelphia Phillies reached out to free agent Rhys Hoskins on a possible reunion, according to Devan Kaney of 94 WIP. Kaney added that Bryce Harper suggested the move, but Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski decided against it. This comes amid tensions between Harper and Dombrowski heading into the 2026 season. Harper recently publicly criticized Dombrowski for not doing enough to protect him in the lineup. This adds …

Report: Bryce Harper Advocated for Rhys Hoskins Return Before Phillies Passed

A potential reunion between the Philadelphia Phillies and Rhys Hoskins reportedly had support from inside the clubhouse. According to WIP’s Devan Kaney, sources say Bryce Harper recently advocated for the Phillies to add more right-handed power and a player who could bring added “emotional edge” and swagger to the roster. Harper reportedly suggested president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski explore a reunion with Hoskins, who remains a fr…

Bryce Harper reportedly asked Dave Dombrowski to explore bringing back a former Phillies player

Bryce Harper knows the Philadelphia Phillies could use more power at the plate, and he suggested to Dave Dombrowski that a former teammate be brought back, but in the end, it didn’t happen.

Report: Bryce Harper advocated for Rhys Hoskins to return to the Phillies but Dave Dombrowski shut it down

According to Devan Kaney, Bryce Harper has been pushing the Phillies front office to add more right handed power and someone who brings some emotional edge to the clubhouse. Bryce Harper apparently went as far as suggesting Dave Dombrowski look into bringing back Rhys Hoskins, who is still sitting on the free agent market. Rhys Hoskins was reportedly open to a reunion but unfortunately Dombrowski kicked the tires and passed. Bryce Harper wanted …