Nico Hoerner Stats

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoernerhas decided to end his season prematurely, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He was recently activated from the injured list on September 19 after being sidelined since late July due to a right oblique strain. Across just 44 games this season, he slashed .302/.382/.369 with no home runs and five stolen bases. He should be ready to go well before the beginning of Spring Training next year. With Hoerner out, it will likely give Sergio Alcantara extra playing time at shortstop. Alcantara can be ignored in all leagues, as he's a non-factor with the bat, slashing .198/.297/.314 over 85 games this season.

3 months ago

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) has been activated from the injured list and will start at shortstop Sunday, batting fifth against Eric Lauer and the Milwaukee Brewers. Hoerner has not played since July 28, when he had reached in seven of his last 11 plate appearances. Hoerner has slashed .313/.388/.388 this season with no homers and three steals in five attempts. He'll need to add some power to his profile to become relevant in shallow fantasy leagues.

4 months ago

Chicago Cubs' second baseman Nico Hoerner (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He has been sidelined since July with a right oblique strain after slashing .319/.388/.388 with three steals, 14 RBI, and 13 runs scored over 39 games this season. The 24-year-old is a speculative add in the final two weeks of the regular season as Hoerner will have an everyday second base role. Fantasy managers should check back on Sunday to ensure Hoerner is in the starting lineup before activating him.

4 months ago