Phillies manager Rob Thomson isnt Jarrett Allen Jersey ruling out the po sibility that will play in the postseason. More specifically, the skipper told hosts on that if Philadelphia makes it back to the World Series, Hoskins could be available to DH or pinch-hit. The first baseman tore his ACL during spring training and has not played for the Phillies since last October. However, hes taking batting practice and running the bases, and he appears to be progre sing well. The po sibility of his return remains a long shot Philadelphia would have to make the World Series first, and even then, its no guarantee but still, this is encouraging news for the club. Hoskins has an .846 OPS and a 126 wRC+ in his career, both of which would rank second among qualified Phillies hitters this season. He was instrumental to the teams postseason run last fall, clubbing six home runs and driving in 12 acro s 17 games. In other National League injury news exited early on Tuesday night after a rough slide into third base. The Giants later informed reporters (including ) that the third baseman had suffered a shoulder strain, although the severity of the injury remains unclear. The 30-year-old has been San Franciscos most durable player this season, leading the team in plate appearances and games played. Brewers rookie was spotted on the field ahead of Tuesday nights contest with the Cardinals. The outfield prospect has been on the injured list since mid-April, but he is hoping to return for the playoffs. The 25-year-old told reporters (including ) that he could remain on the IL for the rest of the regular season but still make the postseason roster. He is awaiting one final medical appointment before he is fully cleared to return, and he seems optimistic about his chances to play some kind of role for the Brewers this October. Cubs manager spoke to reporters (including ) to provide an update on Jeimer Candelario. Chicagos big addition at the trade deadline has been on the IL since September 11 with a lower back strain, but he could return as soon as this evening against the Braves. The Cubs could certainly use his switch-hitting bat in the lineup as they try to fend off their opponents in the Wild Card race over the final five days of the season. In other Cubs news, closer is making progre s in his attempt to return from a forearm strain. He is hoping to face live hitters in the next few days. Wilson Chandler Jersey