Eric Hosmer Fantasy

San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer was planned to have the day off Wednesday with Dodgers left-handed pitcher Julio Urias projected to start, but even after right-hander Tony Gonsolin was swapped in instead, Hosmer will remain out of the starting nine. Rookie Jake Cronenworth, who has forced his way into the lineup with his hot hitting (1.128 OPS), will take his place and man first while hitting fifth. Hosmer has been in a funk at the dish since returning from the injured list, going 1-for-12 with a pair of strikeouts. He should be available to pinch-hit off the bench with his next chance at getting back into the lineup coming Thursday when Urias is set to take the mound.

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San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer is not in Sunday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. Hosmer returned on Saturday after missing several games with an illness and went 0-for-4. The team said he is doing well and taking groundballs at first base, so it sounds like they are just easing him back into his workload. The 30-year-old was off to a strong start before hitting the injured list, drilling three extra-base hits in four games. Ty France will start in place of Hosmer at first.

3 days ago

A decision has finally been made on San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer after having been absent from the lineup for six of the teams first nine games: hell be hitting the injured list. While the team had insisted that he was away due to a non-COVID-19 illness, it appears that gastritis is the cause, and it will keep him out of the lineup for at least the next handful of games. In the three games that Hosmer has been on the field, he has looked resurgent, amassing seven RBI in 10 at-bats. Owners will absolutely want to hold onto him for his eventual return as hell remain a catalyst in the San Diego lineup. The duo of Ty France and Jake Cronenworth figure to split first-base duties in a platoon manner while Hosmer is sidelined.

10 days ago