The Phillies had to cross a few hurdles earlier this month to acquire a custom double-flapped helmet for Rhys Hoskins to protect his fractured jaw.
The league’s helmet manufacturer had never made a helmet like that. So it took a bit of legwork to acquire the helmet — in three color variations — in time for Hoskins to return from the disabled list. And the Phillies might see some more return on that investment.
Hoskins is considering sticking with his double-flapped helmet even when his fractured jaw heals. He will meet with an oral surgeon next week and the doctor will tell him then if he still requires the protection.