ARLINGTON – The Brewers reinstated first baseman Rhys Hoskins from the injured list on Tuesday, giving them three first basemen and the challenge of how to get the most out of all of them.

With his left thumb healed and his long Minor League rehab assignment expiring, the Brewers reinstated Hoskins and optioned infielder/catcher Anthony Seigler to Triple-A Nashville, leaving Andruw Monasterio as the lone backup infielder on the active roster.

Besides the defensive ramifications, there is the matter of distributing at-bats at first base, which Andrew Vaughn has taken hold of since Hoskins went on the IL in early July, hitting .308/.370/.503 in his first 51 games with the Brewers. If Hoskins or Vaughn batted left-handed, it might be an easier move. But even there, the Brewers have gott

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