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Nico Hoerner

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Apr 6, 2025 3 1 0 1 —
Apr 5, 2025 2 1 0 1 6
Apr 4, 2025 0 0 0 1 2
Apr 2, 2025 1 2 0 1 8.5
Apr 1, 2025 1 0 0 0 3
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Player Outlook
Nico Hoerner is one of the most consistent players in the league, with his wRC+ ranging between 103 and 108 over the last four seasons. He's better for fantasy teams since steals aren't captured by wRC+ and Hoerner has averaged 31 steals over the last three seasons. Hoerner's game is putting the ball in play 90 percent of the time, mostly line drives and grounders. His career hard hit rate is 31.6 percent, with last season's 27.7 percent being a career worst, but he fanned at his lowest rate ever. This is a risky profile, dependent on batted ball fortune. Hoerner had surgery on his right flexor tendon in October, and his availability for the start of the season is in question since he had not resumed hitting or throwing as of mid-January. His availability early in spring training should provide a better idea of his chances for Opening Day. Players with batting average and steals as chief assets grade well with a formulaic ranking method but are often faded by those using a more subjective approach. He can be a fantasy asset, but it takes the right team build.

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2025 32.54.1 6 — 5 4 4 .313
2024 4302.8 86 7 48 44 31 .273
2023 503.53.4 98 9 68 49 43 .283
3y Avg. 428.53 81 9 57 40 31 .278
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Stays locked in Sunday

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 8-7 loss to the Padres. He also stole two bases. Hoerner has been reaching base frequently these days, and when he gets on, he seems to have a green light to run. The infielder is 10-for-24 over his last six games with six stolen bases. Hoerner doesn't hit for much power, but he's been a positive contributor for fantasy managers in terms of batting average and steals.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Swipes another base Saturday

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Padres. He also stole a base. Hoerner is still looking for his first extra-base hit of the season, though he's made an impact from a fantasy perspective due to his .313 batting average and four stolen bases in only eight games. Clearly, the Cubs trust the infielder to run frequently, and if Hoerner keeps getting on base at a good clip, he figures to rack up more steals in a hurry.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Effective on bases Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Athletics. He also stole two bases. Hoerner maximized his time on the basepaths, as he stole both second and third base and also scored twice. The infielder has three steals in his last two games, so he appears to be fully up to speed after missing Chicago's opening two-game series in Tokyo as he recovered from October flexor tendon surgery. Hoerner posted a career-best 43 stolen bases in 2023, and he could threaten that number this year if he stays healthy.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Not starting Saturday

    Rotowire
    Hoerner isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus Arizona. Hoerner went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in the Cubs' domestic opener Thursday but followed it up with an 0-for-4 outing Friday. He'll now take a seat Saturday while Jon Berti picks up a start at the keystone and bats ninth.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Tallies two hits in 2025 debut

    Rotowire
    Hoerner (forearm) went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 10-6 win over the Diamondbacks. Hoerner missed Chicago's two-game opening series in Tokyo earlier this month as he recovered from October flexor tendon surgery, but he was ready to go for the domestic opener. Assuming he can stay healthy the rest of the season, the infielder should provide a solid batting average -- he's hit between .273 and .283 in each of his three full seasons as a starter -- and plenty of stolen bases, as he swiped 74 bags in 2023 and 2024 combined.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Appears ready for Opening Day

    Rotowire
    Hoerner (forearm) will start at second base and bat sixth in Tuesday's exhibition game against Atlanta. Hoerner will close out the spring having started at the keystone in three of the Cubs' final five games. He has just one hit in six at-bats through his first two starts, but assuming that he's been able to get some additional swings in against live pitching between batting practice and minor-league games, Hoerner looks like he'll be ready to handle an everyday role when the Cubs play their first domestic series of the season later this week in Arizona. While he was still completing his recovery from the flexor tendon surgery he underwent in October, Hoerner wasn't available last week for the Cubs' two-game season-opening series in Tokyo versus the Dodgers, resulting in Jon Berti picking up a pair of starts at second base.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Making spring debut Friday

    Rotowire
    Hoener (forearm) is starting at second base and batting second in Friday's Cactus League game against the Padres. The 27-year-old missed the Cubs' season-opening series versus the Dodgers in Tokyo this week while continuing to rehab from October flexor tendon surgery, but he still appears to have a chance of being available for the domestic opener in Arizona on Thursday. However, with the resumption of Chicago's schedule less than a week away, the organization may want to give Hoerner a bit more time to rack up game reps. Regardless, the second baseman's spring debut is a major step toward full clearance, and it doesn't appear Hoerner will miss much more of the regular season.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Set to miss season-opening series

    Rotowire
    Hoerner (forearm) won't travel with the Cubs to Japan for the team's two-game, season-opening series versus the Dodgers on March 18 and 19 and will instead remain in Arizona to continue his rehab, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports. Though manager Craig Counsell said earlier in spring training that Hoerner was bouncing back well in his recovery from October surgery to repair the flexor tendon in his right forearm, the 27-year-old has yet to be cleared for Cactus League action. Per MLB.com, Hoerner is continuing to hit in the batting cage and working through a throwing program, but he's not on track to be ready to play in Japan in three weeks. The Cubs could turn to Jon Berti or Vidal Brujan to hold down the fort at second base in the two-game series against the Dodgers, but Hoerner may still have a chance at being ready to go for the team's domestic season opener March 27 versus the Diamondbacks.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Recovery in 'great spot'

    Rotowire
    Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Monday that Hoerner (elbow) is "in a great spot" and is "not gonna miss much (time), if at all," Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. Hoerner underwent flexor tendon surgery in October, but he has progressed to throwing and hitting as he continues his recovery. It's not clear when the second baseman might be ready for his Cactus League debut, but it's looking at this stage of his rehab like Hoener has a good shot of avoiding a stint on the injured list to begin the season.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Opening Day status uncertain

    Rotowire
    Hoerner (elbow) has not resumed throwing or hitting, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. Hoerner spoke at the Cubs' offseason fan event and disclosed that he dealt with the flexor tendon injury throughout the 2024 season. While the issue should be repaired heading into 2025, his status is unclear to begin the campaign. Hoerner will also have roughly 10 fewer days to recover because the Cubs will open the season in Japan on March 18 against the Dodgers before returning stateside to play at Arizona on March 27.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Undergoes flexor tendon surgery

    Rotowire
    Hoerner underwent surgery Oct. 11 to repair his right flexor tendon, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. It's not clear when Hoerner suffered the injury, nor did the Cubs offer a timetable for his recovery. The second baseman should be ready to roll come Opening Day, although it's possible he'll be eased into things in spring training. Hoerner slashed .273/.335/.373 with seven home runs and 31 stolen bases over 151 games for the Cubs in 2024.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Finishes season with stolen base

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 1-for-5 with a stolen base in Sunday's 3-0 loss to the Reds in 10 innings. Hoerner had a pedestrian stat line but managed to salvage things a bit in the season finale with his 31st stolen base. Over the last two years, the infielder has a total of 74 steals. Heading into 2025, Hoerner's greatest fantasy asset remains his speed, as he only has 29 career home runs across six seasons in the majors.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Collects two hits, scores Friday

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 1-0 win over the Reds. Hoerner helped manufacture the only run of the contest when he doubled to lead off the bottom of the fifth, then got bunted over to third before coming home on a sacrifice fly. The speedy infielder has three straight multi-hit performances, and over his last 10 games, he's slashing a sizzling .486/.526/.743 with two home runs, five RBI and nine runs scored.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Goes deep twice Wednesday

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two home runs and four total RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Phillies. This was an unexpected power surge, as Hoerner came into the contest with only five home runs all season through 147 games. The infielder went deep with two runners on in the fourth inning, and then added a solo shot in the sixth. It was the first multi-homer effort of the 27-year-old's career. While it was a pleasant surprise, fantasy managers should still expect more speed than power from Hoerner moving forward based on his MLB track record.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Tallies three hits in win

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Phillies. Hoerner continued his hot streak, as he's now batting .421 over his last 10 games with seven runs scored. The speedy infielder likely won't match last season's 43 stolen bases, as he has 30 steals with just four games remaining, but it's still been a solid campaign. Hoerner isn't a huge power threat, though his ability to get on base and swipe a bag gives him plenty of fantasy upside.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Reaches three times in win

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in Monday's 9-2 win over the Athletics. Hoerner chipped in two of Chicago's 18 hits and recorded the team's only walk in the easy win. The infielder is batting .327 this month, which has pushed his season average up to .264. Hoerner is mostly a contact hitter, but he's at his best once he's on the basepaths, as he leads the Cubs with 29 stolen bases in 34 attempts.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Posts steal in Sunday's win

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double, one RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Sunday's 6-2 win over the Rockies. Hoerner logged his fifth multi-hit effort over 12 contests in September. He's gone 15-for-49 (.306) with two steals and four doubles in that span. The second baseman is up to 29 thefts on the year -- he's well off the pace that saw him log 43 steals last year, but he's still been among the better speed options in the majors. Hoerner has added a .262/.327/.353 slash line with five home runs, 43 RBI, 77 runs scored, 32 doubles and one triple across 139 games.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Tallies three hits in win

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's win over the Dodgers. Hoerner tallied his fifth multi-hit effort over his last nine games and has now notched at least one hit in 12 of his last 15 games. Hoerner lacks power but remains one of the Cubs' most consistent hitters and leads the team with 28 stolen bases. For the year, he's slashing .263/.330/.356 with five homers, 42 RBI, 76 runs and a 41:63 BB:K in 576 plate appearances.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Scores twice, steals base in win

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over the Tigers. He also stole a base. Hoerner has been slumping a bit lately, batting just .237 with a .275 OBP over his last 10 games, but he continues to boost his overall fantasy production with his ability to run -- the infielder is up to 23 stolen bases for the year. Hoerner has stolen at least 20 bases in three straight seasons, including a career-high 43 in 2023.
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  • Cubs' Nico Hoerner: Productive in loss

    Rotowire
    Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Guardians. He also stole two bases. Hoerner was a bright spot for Chicago amid a poor offensive performance, as the rest of the team combined for only three hits. The infielder also stole multiple bases in a game for the third time this season. Hoerner is now up to 22 stolen bases overall, and his ability to run is the main source of his fantasy value, as he doesn't offer much power.
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