Guardians show improved offense without Rhys Hoskins amid injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 3:43 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
The Cleveland Guardians are performing better offensively since Rhys Hoskins was placed on the injured list on August 18. In the month since, they have posted a 20-10 record. Hoskins, who signed with the Guardians to bolster their power hitting, has struggled with a.682 OPS and a career-low -0.9 bWAR this season. Analysts suggest the team may need to consider a strategic shift in the offseason to enhance their power potential, as they currently rank 26th in Major League Baseball in runs scored.
- •Hoskins has not played since August 18 due to a back injury.
- •The Guardians are 20-10 without Hoskins in the lineup.
- •Cleveland ranks 26th in MLB in runs scored this season.
- •Hoskins has a.179 batting average and 93 OPS+ this season.
- •The Guardians may pursue power hitters in the offseason.
- 3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Why Guardians' offense may be better without Rhys Hoskins
"Hoskins is currently on the IL for the Guardians.
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