Reports: Red Sox acquire 1B Eric Hosmer from Padres
The Boston Red Sox are acquiring first baseman Eric Hosmer from the San Diego Padres, multiple outlets reported.
Earlier Tuesday, Hosmer reportedly turned down a trade to the Washington Nationals in the deal to bring star outfielder Juan Soto and first baseman Josh Bell to San Diego.
Hosmer, 32, is batting .272 with eight homers and 40 RBIs in 90 games this season.
The four-time Gold Glove winner is a career .277 hitte