March 24 (UPI) -- The Philadelphia Phillies are hopeful that slugger Rhys Hoskins will be ready to go for the team's season opener after left shoulder soreness has kept off the field the past few days.
Phillies manager Gabe Kapler is hopeful that the first baseman is going to be healthy enough to play Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays and be ready for Thursday's regular season opener at home against the Atlanta Braves, MLB.com reported.