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The Cubs found a veteran first baseman to pair with standout prospect Matt Mervis. They have agreed to terms with Eric Hosmer, a source confirmed Wednesday.
The Cubs will pay the league minimum ($720,000) this year, and the Padres are on the hook for the remainder of his contract.
Hosmer hit .268 last season, split between San Diego and Boston. He was originally included in the blockbuster trade that sent Juan Soto to the Padres at the deadline, but Hosmer used the no-trade clause in his contract to veto a move to the Nationals.