A noticeably lighter Eric Hosmer went through a full workout Tuesday for the first time since he last played a week ago.
The hope is after he hit, fielded and lifted weights, Hosmer will be able to do a similar program Wednesday and progress toward a Saturday return.
The first baseman, on the 10-day injured list with what has been termed gastritis, was unable for more than a week to consistently keep down food. Still, he played in three of the Padres’ first five games and went 5-for-10 with two doubles and a home run.
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