The Philadelphia Phillies have decided two-time Most Valuable Player Bryce Harper is the team's first baseman of the future, which means the franchise also is moving on from slugger Rhys Hoskins.
PHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 23: Bryce Harper #3 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on during Game 6 of the NLCS between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Monday, October 23, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylva
"We think he projects to be an outstanding first baseman," Dombrowski told the AP at the GM meetings. "He’s willing to do whatever for the organization, and we just think for us, it makes us a better club now and as we go forward.Harper, an outfielder his entire career until Tommy John surgery last Nov. 23, made first base a good fit. Returning earlier than expected on May 2, he hit .
The Phillies are expected to have an experienced, talented infield next season with Harper at first, Bryson Stott at second, Trea Turner at shortstop and Alec Bohm at third.
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