On Opening Day this season, the Phillies started Tommy Joseph at first base, Cesar Hernandez at second, Maikel Franco at third, and Freddy Galvis at shortstop. Opening Day next year it’s conceivable that the starting infield could be completely different.
It’s a consensus that Rhys Hoskins will take over the job at first base from Joseph. Joseph has been the worst first baseman in the league this year according to fWAR and wRC+. Meanwhile, Hoskins has a .383 on-base percentage and five home runs through his first 11 major-league games.