2B - Chicago Cubs
- Age 29
- Stanford
- Bats: R
- Throws: R
Availability
Nico Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a pair of walks and a stolen base on Sunday as the Cubs suffered a 9-8, 10-inning loss to the White Sox.
Fantasy Impact
Hoerner led off the game with a single and scored on a Michael Busch home run to give the Cubs a 2-0 lead. He later added a pair of walks and his ninth stolen base of the season, tied for eighth-most in the National League. Hoerner has cooled off considerably and is hitting just .200 (12-for-60) with three RBI and two stolen bases in 15 games this month. He has, however, struck out only twice during the stretch (2:7 K:BB ratio). Overall, Hoerner is batting .262 with four home runs and 29 RBI in 46 games this season.
Nico Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double, a single, and a walk on Sunday as the Cubs were blanked by the Rangers, 3-0.
Fantasy Impact
The Cubs were limited to three hits all afternoon by Jacob deGrom and Jacob Latz - and Hoerner had two of them. His double to lead off the fourth inning was Chicago's first hit of the day against deGrom. It was Hoerner's 12th double of the season, moving him into a tie for second in the National League. He added a single and a stolen base in the sixth - his eighth steal of the year. He is batting .278 with four home runs, 28 RBI, and eight steals in 40 games this season.
Nico Hoerner is in Monday's lineup against the Reds.
Fantasy Impact
Hoerner is leading off and starting at second base against Chase Petty and the Reds.
Nico Hoerner is not in the Cubs lineup on Saturday against the Diamondbacks.
Fantasy Impact
Hoerner was removed from Friday's game early due to soreness in his neck. He remains day-to-day for now. Matt Shaw draws the start at second base.
Nico Hoerner left Friday’s game against the Diamondbacks with “left-sided neck tightness.”
Fantasy Impact
Hoerner will continue to be further evaluated. There should be an update provided on his status when available.
