Eric Hosmer

Eric Hosmer has announced his retirement from baseball.

Fantasy Impact

The 34-year-old had a career-low 67 wRC+ in 31 games with the Cubs in 2023. The World Series champion will call it a career after 13 seasons. He'll end with a .276 batting average, .762 OPS along with 4 gold gloves and a silver slugger in 2017.

Eric Hosmer has been designated for assignment by the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Hosmer had recently lost his starting job to Matt Mervis and hasn't had much of a role since then. He will likely hit free agency and look to find a home elsewhere. He slashed .234/.280/.330 with the Cubs.

Eric Hosmer is in the starting lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact

Hosmer is back in the lineup for manager David Ross Tuesday night, starting at designated hitter and batting sixth against the Cardinals.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Eric Hosmer is on the bench to start Thursday's game against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

To little surprise, the lefty-swinging Hosmer will start on the bench against Nationals left-hander Patrick Corbin while Trey Mancini takes over at first base. Hosmer has predominantly started against righties this season and is hitting just .250 with two homers and a .657 OPS across 85 trips to the plate for the season.

Eric Hosmer is in the lineup for the Chicago Cubs against the Washington Nationals Tuesday night.

Fantasy Impact

Hosmer is back in the lineup after sitting out against a left-handed starting pitcher Monday, starting at first base and batting seventh for manager David Ross Tuesday night.