Red Sox acquire Eric Hosmer in trade with Padres
BOSTON -- After a flurry of moves on Monday night, the Boston Red Sox front office got right back to work on Tuesday.
Not long after Eric Hosmer invoked his no-trade clause during San Diego's trade negotiations for Juan Soto, the Red Sox acquired Hosmer from the Padres.
The Red Sox were sent pitching prospect Jay Groome to the Padres in the deal. The Red Sox received Max Ferguson and Corey Rosier, the 11th and 26th ranked prospects in the Padres' system.
The #RedSox today acquired 1B Eric Hosmer, minor league INF Max Ferguson, minor league OF Corey Rosier, and cash considerations from the San Diego Padres, in exchange for minor league LHP Jay Groome. pic.twitter.com/kgSu0ES81n
— Red Sox (@RedSox) August 2, 2022
Hosmer is in the middle of an eight-year, $144 contract, though he can opt out after this season. Hosmer is making $20 million this season, but is due just $13 million per year over the final three seasons of his deal.
A first baseman, Hosmer represents a massive upgrade for the Red Sox, who have utilized a platoon of Bobby Dalbec and Franchy Cordero at the position for the bulk of the season.
Hosmer is hitting .272 with a .727 OPS this year, with eight home runs and 40 RBIs. In his 12-year major league career, he owns a .277 batting average and .765 OPS. He's won four Gold Glove Awards (2013-15, 2017) and was an All-Star in 2016.