ERIC HOSMER NEWS

Cubs' Nico Hoerner says move back to 2B is 'not an issue'

Nico Hoerner is returning to second base with the Chicago Cubs after the team signed Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson to a $177 million, seven-year contract last month

JANUARY 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Emphasis on run prevention sold catcher Tucker Barnhart on Chicago Cubs, who also added 1B Eric Hosmer on a low-risk deal The Chicago Cubs developed a clear offseason strategy to improve their run prevention. Signing center fielder Cody Bellinger and shortstop D...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM

Emphasis on run prevention sold catcher Tucker Barnhart on Chicago Cubs, who also added 1B Eric Hosmer on a low-risk deal The Chicago Cubs developed a clear offseason strategy to improve their run prevention. Signing center fielder Cody Bellinger and shortstop D...

JANUARY 9, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

A Pair of Smart, Overlooked Signings Highlight This Week in MLB The baseball year has began rather quietly, at least compared to the frenetic pace of free agency last month. As of this morning, the two mo...

JANUARY 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Patrick Mooney: The Cubs reached an agreement with first... - The Athletic The Cubs reached an agreement with first baseman Eric Hosmer on a one-year contract, pending physical, according to a source familiar with t...

JANUARY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why the Cubs are taking a chance on Eric Hosmer for 2023 Fans might not be ecstatic about the Cubs' Hosmer addition, but he helps raise the team's floor.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB Rumors: Ex-Red Sox Eric Hosmer, Cubs Agree To Contract Former Boston Red Sox first baseman Eric Hosmer found his new team and reportedly agreed to a contract with the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • NESN.COM

AP source: Cubs, 1B Hosmer agree to 1-year contract

Eric Hosmer has agreed to a $720,000, one-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, giving the team another option at first base and designated hitter

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lands with Cubs Hosmer and the Cubs agreed to a contract Wednesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The exact terms of Hosmer's deal with Chicago aren't clear, but the 33-year-old is presumably joining the Cubs on a short-term pact with the expectation that he settles in as the team's Opening Day first baseman. The addition of Hosmer could hurt top prospect Matt Mervis' chances of breaking camp with the big club, though Mervis could still be an option at the Cubs' unsettled designated-hitter spot. While splitting time between San Diego and Boston in 2022, Hosmer slashed a pedestrian .268/.334/.382 with a career-low eight home runs to go with 44 RBI and 38 runs.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Former Red Sox 1B Eric Hosmer drawing interest from two teams (report) Hosmer was traded to the Red Sox in August but appeared in just 14 games during his tenure in Boston.

DECEMBER 30, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Officially released by Boston Hosmer was released by the Red Sox on Thursday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact The 33-year-old was designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week and will now hit the open market. Hosmer appeared in 104 games last season between Boston and San Diego, and he had a .268/.334/.382 slash line with eight home runs, 44 RBI and 38 runs scored.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

How Chaim Bloom Responded After Red Sox DFA'd Eric Hosmer Red sox chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom issued his response after Eric Hosmer was designated for assignment by the team on Friday.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • NESN.COM

Royals add minor-league pitcher Jacob Wallace from Red Sox, who then DFA Eric Hosmer A minor deal for the Royals had big ramifications for former Royals star Eric Hosmer.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Red Sox all-in on first baseman Triston Casas after jettisoning insurance policy vet Eric Hosmer The Padres were picking up nearly all of Hosmer's contract, so dumping him to clear a spot for a new reliever was somewhat surprising.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Red Sox cut ties with Hosmer, get RHP Wyatt Mills from KC

The Boston Red Sox have designated veteran first baseman Eric Hosmer for assignment

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox add to bullpen depth via trade for Wyatt Mills, designate Eric Hosmer for assignment - The Boston Globe Mills pitched 19 times out of the bullpen for the Royals in 2022, posting a 4.79 ERA over 20⅔ innings.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox designate Eric Hosmer for assignment Boston acquired 1B/DH Eric Hosmer at the trading deadline in 2022.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Designated for assignment Hosmer was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Friday.

Impact The Red Sox were only on the hook for the veteran minimum portion of Hosmer's salary after acquiring him at the trade deadline from the Padres. However, they've ultimately decided his 40-man roster spot is best used on another player, and he'll presumably be released after clearing waivers. Hosmer has posted a .725 OPS with 20 home runs over the last two seasons. With Hosmer out of the picture, Triston Casas has a clear path to the first base job.

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Analysis: Optimistic Padres want Eric Hosmer now rather than another star later Talks between the sides resumed last week, sparking renewed optimism within the Padres organization that they could land free agent first ba...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Opting in Hosmer opted into the final three years and $39 million of his contract Tuesday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

Impact Hosmer signed an eight-year deal with the Padres prior to the 2018 season. While the contract allowed him to return to the open market after five years, his downturn in performance means that wouldn't be a wise move. Since signing the contract, he's hit .265/.325/.409. That's good for a league-average 100 wRC+, a mark that isn't good enough for a starting first baseman.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

If Red Sox opt to trade Eric Hosmer, there could be a complication - The Boston Globe Once the first baseman was traded to Boston by San Diego, he got the right contractually to veto another trade.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Padres mailbag: Where do things stand with Eric Hosmer? Happy 2018, Padres fans.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Padres' Eric Hosmer working to catch next wave Sometimes his dad will get a text. Something like this: It’s close.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Eric Hosmer fit in the Red Sox clubhouse, but does he fit on the field next season? Hosmer's veteran presence was welcome in the Red Sox clubhouse, but his value to next year's team may be as a trade asset.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Rays lose 4-3 to Red Sox, move closer to 6th playoff seed

Tyler Glasnow gave playoff-bound Tampa Bay a short but strong start in his second outing since Tommy John surgery last year, but the Boston Red Sox rallied against the bullpen for...

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS