Hosmer is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hosmer will get a night off for the second time in four games against southpaw Kyle Muller. Trey Mancini will get the start at first base in his absence with Patrick Wisdom operating at designated hitter.

Hosmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Hosmer started the past six games and will take a seat for Sunday's series finale with lefty Julio Urias pitching for Los Angeles. He went 4-for-19 with two walks, three RBI and two runs during that six-game span. Trey Mancini will work at first base while Luis Torrens serves as the designated hitter.

Hosmer is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Hosmer will hit the bench for the second time this season with lefty Martin Perez pitching Saturday for Texas. Trey Mancini will cover first base while Luis Torrens serves as the designated hitter.

Hosmer is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Hosmer manned first base in the first two games of the season but will head to the bench Sunday after he went 0-for-7 with two strikeouts. Trey Mancini will move to first base while Luis Torrens serves as the designated hitter in the series finale.

Hosmer has gone 6-for-21 (.286) in Cactus League action so far, though five of those hits have been singles.

EDGE Analysis

Hosmer has one double and no home runs in spring training. The consistent contact has been encouraging, but the lack of power could last into the regular season, as the first baseman hit a career-low eight long balls last year in 104 games. Hosmer should see regular playing time for the Cubs, and he'll have some fantasy value if he maintains a high average, though fantasy managers will surely want to see an uptick in home runs.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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.

The Red Sox reinstated Hosmer (back) from the 10-day injured list Monday.

EDGE Analysis

After a 38-game absence due to low-back inflammation, Hosmer will make his return to the Red Sox for the team's final three games of the regular season. The veteran won't be a lock to start all three games for Boston, as the Red Sox may prefer to stick with top prospect Triston Casas as their primary starter at first base.