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Second Baseman Nico Hoerner Agrees to 6-Year Deal with Cubs, AP Source Says
Nico Hoerner, a two-time Gold Glove winner, agreed to a six-year extension with the Cubs after a career-best 6.2 bWAR season in 2025, securing a core player through 2033.
- The Chicago Cubs agreed to a six-year contract extension with second baseman Nico Hoerner on Thursday, pending a physical. The deal keeps the two-time Gold Glove winner with the franchise long-term.
- Hoerner was entering the final season of his previous $35 million contract, set to become a free agent after 2026. The extension follows the Cubs' recent six-year deal for center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, confirming the organization's spending strategy.
- During 156 games in 2025, Hoerner posted a career-high 6.2 bWAR and 114 OPS+, leading all second basemen in fWAR. He hit.297 with 61 RBIs while earning his second Gold Glove.
- Hoerner joins foundational players Dansby Swanson, Alex Bregman, and Crow-Armstrong, all now under contract through at least 2027. The Cubs have secured their infield core for years to come.
- Manager Craig Counsell expressed optimism about Hoerner's development, saying, "I'm optimistic he's going to be better." The Cubs believe the 28-year-old infielder has not yet reached his full potential.
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Second baseman Nico Hoerner agrees to 6-year deal with Cubs
Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year contract, according to a person familiar with the details, marking another major deal for the franchise.
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