Boston manager Alex Cora said Hosmer (neck) will "play a lot" once he's ready to join the team's active roster, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hosmer represents an offensive upgrade from what the Red Sox were getting from the Franchy Cordero/Bobby Dalbec platoon. The first domino fell Tuesday, when the Red Sox optioned Cordero to the minors.