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PHILADELPHIA – The Cubs designated first baseman Eric Hosmer in a series of roster moves Friday before opening a three-game series against the Phillies.
They also optioned reliever Keegan Thompson to Triple-A Iowa and put center fielder Cody Bellinger (bruised left knee) on the 10-day injured list.
Second baseman Nico Hoerner returned from the 10-day IL Friday after a minimum stint with a strained left hamstring. The Cubs brought in outfield and first base reinforcements, selecting Mike Tauchman from Triple-A and recalling Edwin Ríos.
“Super difficult conversation,” manager David Ross said of notifying Hosmer of the move.