Brewers $34 Million Slugger Linked to Rockies in Free Agency

The Brewers could lose Rhys Hoskins to the Rockies in free agency, but it wouldn't bother them...

Milwaukee Brewers first base Rhys Hoskins (12) hits an RBI double during the eighth inning of their game against the Houston Astros Monday, May 5, 2025 at American Family Field in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. | Mark Hoffman / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Milwaukee Brewers have made a lot of big moves this offseason, icluding trades that sent Freddy Peralta, Caleb Durbin, and Isaac Collins off the roster.

They've also added a slew of talented player, mostly young, ahead of the season. Jett Williams, Brandon Sproat, and Kyle Harrison headline the young stars coming to the Brewers this offseason. But the Brewers didn't dive into free agency to make any sort of moves. This means slugger Rhys Hoskins is likely headed for a new team.

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Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently listed the Colorado Rockies as the best fit in free agency for Hoskins, suggesting he would sign with them to work as a slugger in their abysmal lineup.

Rhys Hoskins makes a lot of sense for the Rockies in free agency

Sep 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Milwaukee Brewers first baseman Rhys Hoskins (12) follows through on his RBI single against the Texas Rangers during the sixth inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images1 | Jim Cowsert-Imagn Images

"For a team that plays half its home games at Coors Field, the Rockies sure were a dismal offensive club last year," Rymer wrote. "There were many reasons for that, but the ones that stand out the most concern home runs and walks. There weren't nearly enough of either, as the Rockies ranked 25th in homers and 30th (i.e., dead-last) in walks.

"And thus, we have two things that make Hoskins a good fit for Denver. With a 162-game average of 28 home runs, he had decent pop even in his disappointing two years with Milwaukee. He's also never had a year with a walk rate below double digits. Further, the Rockies have left-handed hitters slated for everyday action at first base and designated hitter. The right-handed-hitting Hoskins, who has a career .882 OPS against lefties, could platoon at both spots."

Signing a one-year deal with the Rockies would be best for Hoskins' career. He would have the chance to play almost every day while hitting in a very hitter friendly park. This could allow him to boost his value again before landing back in free agency next offseason.

Obviously it's not the ideal scenario for the veteran slugger, but if the Rockies are willing to give him a contract, he would be foolish to turn it down at this point.

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