I see Hoskins as a poor defensive 1B who hits like every other 1B in the majors. We might get a 2nd tier prospect for him. We might get a decent reliever. Bu are we getting a difference maker? I highly doubt it.
I was hoping for better. I guess it's my home team lens acting up. There is talk of letting him just walk after he reaches FAgency. I guess that's why.
Maybe there will be a team with an injury or underperforming 1B/DH at the deadline that would make him a little more valuable in a trade. Actually I checked he's a FA in 2024. So that would increase his value a little too - one more year under control.
Since it's likely the Phils season is now done - I expect all other bats to start pressing and failing under the increased pressure they are under to pick up the Harper slack. Now might still be the best value for Hoskins assuming the possible situation above.
Sigh.