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Cubs Finalizing Long-Term Extension With Nico Hoerner

Originally posted on Chicago Cubs on SI
By Matthew Singer | Last updated Mar 26, 2026 6:39 PM ET

After a brutal Opening Day loss for the Chicago Cubs, fans have gotten more news to be excited about.

Following the extension news of center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, second baseman Nico Hoerner has agreed to a six-year extension with Chicago, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN

This is welcome news for a fan base that heard trade rumors all offseason about Hoerner. The star second baseman was also entering his final season on his current contract.

Now, the Cubs will retain one of the best second basemen in baseball.

BREAKING: The Cubs are in agreement with 2b Nico Hoerner on a 6 year deal, pending a physcial, sources tell ESPN.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) March 26, 2026

Chicago Cubs Extend Nico Hoerner

Hoerner was a first-round pick by the Cubs in the 2018 MLB Draft out of Stanford. He would debut soon after in 2019, playing 20 games for Chicago.

In those 20 games, Hoerner flashed his talent, hitting .282 with three home runs and a .741 OPS.

He would struggle during the COVID-shortened 2020 season to a .571 OPS and was injured most of 2021.

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However, in 2022, Hoerner would get healthy and contribute for the next four seasons in Chicago. From 2022 to 2025, Hoerner would average 4.9 bWAR, becoming one of the best defensive infielders in the game.

He would win Gold Glove Awards in 2023 and 2025, getting downballot MVP votes in 2025.

During that season, Hoerner would have a 6.2 bWAR, leading all second basemen.

More to come...

This article first appeared on Chicago Cubs on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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