Red Sox Reportedly Release Former All-Star After Short Stint In Boston

The Red Sox made a move Thursday

The Boston Red Sox reportedly made an unsurprising move Thursday. 

Boston designated former All-Star first baseman, Eric Hosmer, for assignment on Dec. 16 and after failing to find a trade partner reportedly released the 33-year-old, according to MassLive.com's Chris Cotillo.

Source: Red Sox have released Eric Hosmer.

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) December 22, 2022

Hosmer was acquired by the Red Sox ahead of the 2022 Major League Baseball trade deadline and appeared in just 14 games for the squad. The 33-year-old was DFA'd by Boston in order to open up the first base position for young prospect Triston Casas who is expected to play a major role with the team in 2023. 

Throughout Hosmer's 12-year MLB career he has been a very solid first baseman and even has racked up four Gold Glove awards, but with the ascension of Casas, Boston opted to give the rookie a large role.

Hosmer now will look for his next team but should be able to find a spot after a 2022 campaign that saw him slash .268/.334/.382, club eight home runs, and drive in 44 runs while playing a very solid defense at first base.

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