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San Diego Padres' Eric Hosmer, left, reacts after injuring his hand while batting during the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in San Diego. Padres manager Jayce Tingler, right, looks on alongside a trainer. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Padres put Hosmer on IL with broken finger, out 2-3 weeks

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San Diego Padres' Eric Hosmer, back, celebrates hitting a three-run home run with Manny Machado in the first inning of a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, in Denver.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Hosmer, Paddack lead Padres to 13-2 rout of Rockies

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Padres activate Hosmer from injured list, option Almonte

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San Diego Padres' Franmil Reyes reacts after hitting a three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers Wednesday, June 19, 2019, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Orlando Ramirez)

Reyes’ 3-run homer lifts Padres to 8-7 win vs Brewers

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - At left, in an Aug. 14, 2018, file photo, Kansas City Royals' Adalberto Mondesi celebrates after hitting an RBI single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays, in Kansas City, Mo. At right, in a Feb. 26, 2019, file photo, San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, in Phoenix. The Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. and the Royals' Adalberto Mondesi have never met, but it's probably long overdue. They'd have a lot to talk about. Both are hot young shortstop prospects, with big league fathers and roots in the Dominican Republic. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Padres’ Tatis, Royals’ Mondesi on parallel paths to stardom

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Hosmer feels a different vibe in 2nd season with Padres

By WESTON DeWITT - Associated Press

Harper, Machado chatter looms over Padres camp

By WESTON DEWITT - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants left fielder Gorkys Hernandez makes the catch at the wall for the out on the San Diego Padres' Hunter Renfroe during the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Myers, Galvis homer to lift Padres over Giants 8-4

By JAY PARIS - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Austin Hedges, right front, celebrates with Eric Hosmer after hitting three-run home run off Chicago Cubs' Jesse Chavez during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, Aug. 2, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)

Hedges, Erlin lead Padres past Cubs 6-1 to stop 7-game slide

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Eric Hosmer, left, hits a home run in front of San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey during the ninth inning of a baseball game in San Francisco, Tuesday, May 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Hosmer’s home run in 9th lifts Padres past Giants 3-2

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

San Diego Padres' Eric Hosmer, right, poses for a photo with a fan before a spring training baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, March 2, 2018, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

Hosmer faces Royals for first time since joining Padres

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San Diego Padres baseball player Eric Hosmer poses with his jersey after an introductory press conference in Peoria, Ariz., Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018. K.C. Alfred/The San Diego Union-Tribune via AP)

Hosmer joins Padres, wears number of late teammate Ventura

By BERNIE WILSON - Associated Press

FILE - In a Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 file photo, Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer hits an RBI-single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 that free agent first baseman Hosmer has reached preliminary agreement on an eight-year contract with the San Diego Padres, pending a physical. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)

1B Eric Hosmer and Padres finalize $144 million, 8-year deal

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FILE - In a Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 file photo, Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer hits an RBI-single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 that free agent first baseman Hosmer has reached preliminary agreement on an eight-year contract with the San Diego Padres, pending a physical. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)

Hosmer’s deal leaves Padres with overstuffed outfield

By JACK MAGRUDER - Associated Press

Reports: Hosmer, Padres agree to 8-year, $144 million deal

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In a Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 file photo, Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer hits an RBI-single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 that free agent first baseman Hosmer has reached preliminary agreement on an eight-year contract with the San Diego Padres, pending a physical. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)

Hosmer’s departure leaves big void at first base for Royals

Associated Press

FILE - In a Friday, Sept. 29, 2017 file photo, Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer hits an RBI-single in the first inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. A person with direct knowledge of the deal said Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 that free agent first baseman Hosmer has reached preliminary agreement on an eight-year contract with the San Diego Padres, pending a physical. (AP Photo/Colin E. Braley, File)

AP source: Hosmer, Padres reach preliminary eight-year deal

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Padres say social media posts about Hosmer were false

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Veteran Kansas City Royals players Lorenzo Cain (6), Eric Hosmer (35) and Mike Moustakas (8) acknowledge the crowd as they come out of a baseball game during the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

Royals likely bidding fond farewell to championship core

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press

Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer, left, celebrates his three-run home run with Salvador Perez (13) during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2017. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Royals’ core group headed for one last hurrah this September

By DAVE SKRETTA - Associated Press