Chicago Cubs Release Eric Hosmer

     Eric Hosmer has been released by the Chicago Cubs. He had two home runs, 14 runs batted in and a .234 batting average in 31 games this year. 

     Hosmer, an American Heritage High School grad, played his first seven years in the majors with the Kansas City Royals from 2011 to 2017. He helped the team win the World Series in 2015 and two American League pennants. He was with the San Diego Padres from 2018 until 2022.