The Chicago Cubs are making headlines as 2022 comes to a close.
While they are signing big name players, they are also looking at signing free agent Eric Hosmer.
Hosmer, who split time in 2022 between the San Diego Padres and Boston Red Sox, is a first-baseman the Cubs have their eyes on.
With the Red Sox letting him go, now is the best chance to land him.
However, should the Cubs sign him or let another team take him?
Cubs Already Passed On Hosmer Once In 2022
During the start of the 2022 MLB season, the Cubs were already showing an interest in Hosmer.
We have discussed what the Cubs could benefit from in a potential trade for Eric Hosmer. Jon Heyman reported last night the Padres are in talks with both the Mets & Cubs. Will be interesting to see how this plays out. Cubs are obviously interested in the prospects that come with.
— CHGO Cubs (@CHGO_Cubs) April 2, 2022
However, the team stuck with Alfonso Rivas and Frank Schwindel in the position for 2022.
While Hosmer had a better batting average (.268) than Rivas (.235) and Schwindel (.229), his run production wasn’t much better than theirs.
With Hosmer being 33-years-old, he’s older than the Cubs’ other two options from last season.
However, moves the Cubs made this offseason might bode well for Hosmer.
Cubs Might Sign Hosmer Only To Fill The First Base Position
The Cubs recently made moves designating Rivas for assignment while releasing Schwindel.
This now leaves the Cubs without a first baseman on their current active roster.
Because of this, the team might feel a need to sign the 33-year-old first baseman to fill a void they created.
However, given his recent injury history and lower production, they shouldn’t settle for him.
They already make the right choice passing on him once, and will be wise to pass on him again.
