If they do that, I think they'd be serious about going after Bryant.
Here's another thought: If Hosmer only costs money, and not quality prospects, maybe see if they'll eat about 25% of the contract, bring his AAV down to $11 million. Hosmer at 1B and Hoskins at DH improves the team and gives the LH bat we need.
Then sign Bryant anyway
C Realmuto
1B Hosmer
2B Segura
SS Gregorious
3B Bohm
LF Bryant
CF fuck you, Middleton
RF Harper
DH Hoskins