Hosmer (back) is not participating in baseball activities, and Red Sox manager Alex Cora said time is running out for a return in 2022. "He hasn't done much baseball-wise the last few days," Cora said. "We're kind of running out of time."

EDGE Analysis

Hosmer has been on the injured list since Aug. 23, but a final decision hasn't been made about shutting him down. All signs point to his season being over, including Boston's call-up of top prospect Triston Casas.