Nico Hoerner Injury News & Updates

Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left knee contusion, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The 26-year-old suffered the injury during Friday's loss to the Brewers and will shift to the injured list after the Cubs were eliminated from playoff contention Saturday. It doesn't seem to be a serious injury, so Hoerner should have a relatively normal offseason. He closes 2023 with a .283/.346/.383 slash line, nine homers, 43 steals, 68 RBI and 98 runs in 150 games.

Hoerner (knee) won't start Saturday's game against the Brewers but will be available off the bench, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hoerner fouled a ball off his knee Friday, and while he avoided a fracture, he's evidently too sore to start Saturday's must-win contest. Christopher Morel will handle second base in his absence.

Hoerner departed Friday's game against the Brewers with a left knee contusion, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Hoerner suffered the contusion when he fouled a ball off his knee in the top of the sixth inning. He'll certainly try to rally to return Saturday with the Cubs in must-win territory to keep their NL wild-card dreams alive.

Hoerner was pulled from Friday's game against the Brewers with an apparent knee injury, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner fouled a ball off his knee in the top of the sixth inning and was replaced at second base by Miles Mastrobuoni to begin the bottom of the seventh. Hoerner, who's probably day-to-day, finished the night 0-for-3.

Hoerner went 2-for-2 with two walks, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's victory over the Rockies.

Hoerner has now hit safely in 16 of the last 18 contests, batting .358 with 12 runs, six RBI and six steals across 67 at-bats during that stretch. Despite a 37-game home run drought, the 26-year-old has found myriad other ways to contribute down the stretch, stealing 13 bases during that same span and extending his streak of plate appearances without a strikeout to 33.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with two walks, two RBI, one stolen base and one run scored in Saturday's 7-6 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks.

Hoerner's hitting streak is up to 11 games, during which he's gone 18-for-48 (.375) with five steals but just one extra-base hit. He's tied for fifth in the majors with 41 steals this season, more than double his previous career high (20), which was set last year. Hoerner is slashing .286/.345/.391 with nine home runs, 64 RBI, 92 runs scored, 26 doubles and four triples through 139 contests overall.

Hoerner went 4-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies. He also stole one base in two attempts.

All four of Hoerner's hits were singles, and despite reaching four times, he only came around to score once. He did, however, record his 40th stolen base of the year in 47 attempts. The steals have been the infielder's biggest source of fantasy value, and he's now doubled his total from 2022. Hoerner should keep running frequently as the Cubs chase down a playoff spot in the final weeks of the season.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs scored in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Diamondbacks.

Despite tallying only one hit, Hoerner had a productive game, as he swiped his 37th and 38th bases of the season. The infielder had 20 steals last year, but he's taken it to the next level in 2023. He's also been an efficient base stealer, as he's only been caught eight times in 66 attempts over the last two seasons.

Hoerner isn't in the Cubs' lineup Saturday against the Pirates, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner will sit out Saturday's contest after going 2-for-8 with an RBI and a run scored in the first two games of Chicago's series with Pittsburgh. Nick Madrigal will start at second base and bat ninth while Hoerner rests.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a walk and an RBI in Friday's loss to the Royals.

Hoerner batted second but still served as an effective tablesetter for the Cubs. The infielder has done a good job of that this season with a .345 on-base percentage, and when he gets on base, he typically likes to run. Hoerner has tallied a career-best 30 stolen bases so far, which has propelled his fantasy value.

Hoerner went 2-for-3 with one steal in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox.

Hoerner drew a walk and stole second base with the score tied 3-3 in the fifth inning. He was later thrown out attempting another steal in the seventh. The 26-year-old has now reached 30 stolen bases on the season after setting his previous career-high of 20 steals last year. In 29 games since the All-Star break, Hoerner is 10-for-12 on steal attempts while slashing .308/.390/.483 with seven doubles, four home runs, 14 RBI, 24 runs scored across 136 plate appearances during that span.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Saturday's win over the Blue Jays.

Hoerner extended his hitting streak to five games, and he's batting a robust .400 during the stretch. For the season, the infielder is batting a solid .278, but his biggest contribution has been on the basepaths, where he's 29-for-32 in stolen base attempts.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a stolen base in Friday's 6-2 win over the Blue Jays.

He socked his ninth homer of the season in the first inning off Jose Berrios, helping the Cubs grab an early lead they wouldn't relinquish. Hoerner's had an up and down campaign, but he's heating up again in August -- over his last 10 games, he's batting .302 (13-for-43) with two solo homers, four steals and 11 runs scored.

Hoerner went 0-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in Sunday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.

While Hoerner was held hitless for the second game in a row, he was able to pick up his sixth steal in his last 14 games. In that span, he's batting .300 (18-for-60) with eight extra-base hits. The infielder is up to 27 steals in 30 attempts this year while slashing .272/.329/.394 with eight home runs, 58 RBI and 67 runs scored across 103 contests.

Hoerner is getting the day off Friday versus Atlanta, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Nick Madrigal will start at second base and bat leadoff against the NL East Leaguers and left-hander Max Fried. Hoerner went 6-for-16 with a homer, two doubles, one RBI, one stolen base and six runs scored in the Cubs' previous series versus the Reds.

Hoerner went 3-for-6 with a solo home run and three runs scored in Tuesday's 20-9 win over the Reds. He also stole a base.

Hoerner did a little bit of everything in the blowout win, popping his eighth home run of the season and also recording his 26th stolen base. The infielder is closing in on his career high of 10 home runs but has already set a new career high in steals, and that's the category that should continue to fuel his fantasy value the rest of the year.

Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a walk, two RBI, a stolen base and one run scored in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the White Sox.

Hoerner has three multi-hit efforts and four stolen bases over his last four games. Wednesday's contest was his first in that span without an extra-base hit. The infielder continues to hit well, batting .280 on the year and .340 (17-for-50) since the All-Star break. He's added a .733 OPS, 25 steals, seven home runs, a career-high 57 RBI and 57 runs scored through 93 contests overall.

Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the White Sox. He also stole two bases.

Hoerner showed off all aspects of his game Tuesday, recording his seventh home run of the season along with his 23rd and 24th stolen bases. The power is a nice bonus as the base stealing has been the infielder's calling card this year. The 24 steals lead the team by a healthy margin and are a new career high for Hoerner.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a walk, a double and three runs scored in Saturday's win over the Cardinals. He also stole a base.

Hoerner helped lead the Cubs to eight runs as he recorded his second three-hit effort over the last five games. He also stole his 22nd base of the season in 25 attempts, which has been his most appealing fantasy asset. The infielder doesn't hit for a ton of power, but his ability to make consistent contact and run wild on the bases has made him plenty valuable.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Wednesday's win over the Nationals.

Hoerner's grand slam came as part of a five-run fifth inning when the Cubs broke the game open during the 8-3 win. This was the infielder's sixth home run of the season and first since June 21, though he's still been able to contribute in fantasy due to his solid on-base skills and ability to steal bases.

Hoerner went 3-for-6 with two runs scored and two RBI in Monday's 17-3 win over the Nationals.

Hoerner was one of three Chicago players with at least three hits as the team won by two touchdowns. All three hits were singles, and Hoerner hasn't homered since June 21, a span of 20 games. However, he's been an effective tablesetter for the Cubs with 21 stolen bases and 50 runs scored this season in 86 games.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Friday's 3-0 win over the Yankees. He was also caught stealing.

Hoerner helped lead the offense from the leadoff spot, snapping an 0-for-9 hitless slump across the last two games. He was caught stealing for the third time this season, though he does have 20 stolen bases, so he's been mostly successful in that department. Hoerner's next stolen base will set a new career high.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a run scored and two RBI in Friday's 10-1 win over the Guardians. He also stole a base.

All of Hoerner's hits were singles, but he was able to maximize his output. Getting on base regularly has allowed the infielder to run wild this year, as he now has 18 stolen bases in 20 attempts. He had a career-high 20 steals in 2022, so it seems likely that he'll fly past that figure. The basestealing should allow Hoerner to maintain fantasy value the rest of the way.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a triple, a solo home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.

Hoerner was all over the bases Wednesday, registering his third triple of the year and fifth home run. The infielder now has at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games, and he's batting a solid .284 for the season. Hoerner should remain locked in as Chicago's leadoff man, giving him plenty of fantasy value due to his ability to get on base and score runs.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Orioles.

Hoerner supplied half of Chicago's four hits and provided most of the offensive output. The infielder is now riding a six-game hitting streak and the last three have all been two-hit efforts. The good run has pushed Hoerner's batting average for the season to .288, and he should be able to stick around that level after hitting .281 last year and .302 in 2021. He doesn't supply a ton of power with the high average, though he has chipped in 16 stolen bases in 18 attempts to enhance his fantasy value.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with three runs scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 11-3 win over the Pirates.

Hoerner stole his 15th base of the season in the contest, good for sixth in the National League. The swipe was just his third in 23 games since coming off the injured list from a hamstring injury on May 19. The 26-year-old is hitting .262 with just one extra-base hit in 11 games for the month of June.

Hoerner went 2-for-2 with two RBI in Friday's 3-2 win over the Giants.

Hoerner appeared as a pinch hitter in the seventh inning and promptly delivered a two-RBI single, which put the Cubs ahead 2-1. He singled again in the ninth. The infielder is now batting .284 after hitting .281 last season. Hoerner has also chipped in 14 stolen bases this year, which has boosted his fantasy value.

Hoerner is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Giants, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner has been a mainstay in the Cubs' lineup this season, but he'll get a rare day off against the Giants on Friday. Nick Madrigal -- who was just promoted from Triple-A on Friday -- will hit leadoff and play second base in Hoerner's absence.

Hoerner went 1-for-3 with a run scored and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Rays.

Hoerner walked to open the Cubs' half of the first inning before swiping second base and scoring on Ian Happ's base hit. The 26-year-old Hoerner would add a second stolen base later in the game, giving him 14 for the season. Hoerner had cooled off a bit at the plate coming into Wednesday's contest, batting .179 (7-for-39) over his last 10 games, though he does have two homers in that span. He's still slashing a solid .285/.336/.395 with four home runs, 26 RBI and 30 runs scored through 217 plate appearances this season.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rays.

Facing tough Tampa Bay starter Shane McClanahan, Hoerner got the game off to a good start, leading things off with his fourth home run of the season. The infielder isn't known as a great power threat, though he has been an effective table setter for Chicago with a .284 batting average and has chipped in 12 stolen bases to boost his fantasy value.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Mets.

Neither team generated a ton of offense, but Hoerner sparked the Cubs' win from the leadoff spot. The infielder is now batting .295 this season despite entering this game in a mini 1-for-11 slump, and he has scored 27 runs in 40 games. So long as Hoerner is healthy and sitting atop the order, he should continue to produce strong fantasy numbers the rest of the way.

Hoerner (hamstring) went 3-for-6 with two doubles and four RBI in Friday's 10-1 win over the Phillies.

Hoerner provided the four RBI from the leadoff spot, which shows how productive Chicago's lineup was from top to bottom. The infielder had just returned from the injured list before the game, so he was able to pick up right where he left off. Hoerner is now batting a robust .310 this season and should continue to be a strong fantasy performer.

The Cubs reinstated Hoerner (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

Hoerner was placed on the injured list last week with a left hamstring strain and now returns after a minimum stay. The 26-year-old infielder is batting .303 on the year, although he holds just a .652 OPS in his last five games.

Hoerner (hamstring) remains on track for activation when first eligible Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Hoerner went through more workouts on Monday, including baserunning drills, and came out of it feeling good. Barring a setback, it would appear he'll skip a rehab assignment and return in time for the Cubs' weekend series in Philadelphia.

Hoerner (hamstring) went through baserunning drills at Minute Maid Park prior to the Cubs' game versus the Astros on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner went through other drills over the weekend, but the fact that he's already doing some baserunning less than a week after suffering a left hamstring strain is a good sign. He's eligible to return Friday and would seem to have a shot to be back by then.

Hoerner (hamstring) fielded grounds, went through agility drills and played catch Saturday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

A hamstring strain interrupted a strong start to the season for Hoerner, who's hitting .303/.348/.395 through 35 games while stealing 12 bases. The Cubs haven't announced a specific date for his return, but the fact that he's able to perform a wide variety of activities despite hitting the injured list just one day prior seemingly gives him a shot at a minimum-length stay. Christopher Morel and Nick Madrigal have spent time at second base in his absence.

The Cubs placed Hoerner on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 9, with a left hamstring strain, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner suffered the injury while running the bases in Monday's series opener against the Cardinals and will be sidelined for at least another week. Christopher Morel is covering second base and batting leadoff Friday against the Twins and right-hander Sonny Gray. Nick Madrigal should also get regular looks at the position in Hoerner's absence.

Hoerner (hamstring) remains out of the lineup Wednesday versus the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner has been doing baseball activities and is expected to avoid the injured list, but he'll miss a second straight game after suffering a mild left hamstring strain in Monday's series opener versus St. Louis. Nick Madrigal is starting at second base and batting leadoff Wednesday against the Cardinals and left-hander Jordan Montgomery.

Hoerner (hamstring) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals.

Hoerner is considered day-to-day after leaving Monday's series opener versus St. Louis because of left hamstring tightness. Christopher Morel is playing second base Tuesday and Nick Madrigal will get a turn at leadoff. Patrick Wisdom is on the bench.

Hoerner left Monday's game against the Cardinals with left hamstring tightness, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hoerner suffered the injury when running from first to third on a base hit during Monday's clash. He's likely headed for further evaluation to determine whether he'll require a trip to the injured list.

Hoerner left Monday's game against the Cardinals due to an undisclosed injury, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner suffered the injury while running from first to third base on a base knock. The details of the injury are unknown at this time.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 win over the Marlins.

While the heart of the Cubs' batting order couldn't bring him home, Hoerner once again did his job from the leadoff spot. The 25-year-old infielder has reached base safely in 14 of the last 15 games, and on the season he sports a .315/.361/.413 slash line with two homers, 12 steals, 18 RBI and 24 runs in 33 contests.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's win over the Marlins.

Hoerner keeps rolling along for the Cubs, as he's now batting .309 and has scored 24 runs across 32 games as the team's primary leadoff hitter. The shortstop should continue to be a strong fantasy asset atop the lineup, and he's further boosted by his 11 stolen bases in 13 attempts.

Hoerner went 1-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in a loss to the Padres on Wednesday.

Hoerner gave the Cubs a one-run lead with an RBI single in the fifth inning, but that was the final run the team was able to score. The second baseman also continued his solid season on the basepaths, recording his 10th steal -- tied for second-most in the league. Through 23 games, Hoerner is already halfway to the career-high total of 20 thefts that he registered over 135 contests last season.

Hoerner went 1-for-5 with a three-run triple in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Padres.

Hoerner made his lone hit count, as he cleared the bases with his first triple of the season in the eighth inning. The infielder has been off to a hot start, as he's now batting .347 and he's also stolen nine bases in 11 attempts. Hoerner could be in line for a career-best campaign if he stays healthy.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 9-4 loss to the Dodgers.

After not hitting a home run over the first 18 games of the season, Hoerner has gone deep in back-to-back matchups versus the Dodgers. The 25-year-old infielder continues to shine as the Cubs' leadoff hitter, and he's totaled 11 RBI, nine stolen bases and 19 runs across 20 games.

Hoerner went 4-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Friday's 13-0 rout of the Dodgers.

His three-run blast in the fifth inning off Andre Jackson was Hoerner's first long ball of the season, while the four-hit performance extended his hitting streak to six games. The 25-year-old infielder has had a blistering start to the season, batting .365 (31-for-85) through 19 games with nine steals, nine RBI and 17 runs as the Cubs' leadoff hitter.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with an RBI, three runs scored, a stolen base and a walk in Monday's win against Oakland.

Hoerner singled in a run and scored during the Cubs' four-run sixth inning. He crossed home three times in the big win, bringing him to 16 runs scored with nine steals through 15 games. Hoerner posted his eighth multi-hit game and improved his slash line to .338/.394/.385.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and three runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Mariners. He also stole a base.

Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a stolen base Monday and kept on rolling Tuesday. The infielder is now batting a robust .356 and he's stolen five bases in just 10 games. Hoerner seems to be the catalyst of Chicago's offense at the moment, and he should remain locked into fantasy lineups while he's this hot.

Hoerner went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Monday's 10-inning win over the Mariners.

Hoerner has played in all nine games so far for the Cubs, and he has multiple hits in five of those contests. That's led to a .341 batting average for the leadoff man, and he's also up to four stolen bases. The combination of good contact skills and ample opportunities on the bases has made Hoerner a strong fantasy asset to date.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Rangers.

Hoerner has been a solid leadoff man for the Cubs with a .333 batting average and three stolen bases through seven games. The new MLB rules that encourage base stealing seem to be benefitting the shortstop, and he could surpass last year's career-best total of 20 steals fairly quickly at this rate. That gives Hoerner plenty of fantasy value, though he's still seeking his first home run of the season.

Hoerner went 3-for-6 with a double and three runs scored in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the Reds.

Hoerner set the table as the leadoff hitter in the offensive outburst, and the second baseman is now batting .292 through five games with six runs scored. As long as Hoerner sits atop the order and stays hot at the plate, he should be able to score plenty of runs. He's also a threat to run, which makes him an appealing fantasy option in most formats.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers.

Hoerner was just 1-for-8 through two games but he got going Sunday, recording his first double and stolen base of the young season. The infielder stole 20 bases last season and also hit 10 home runs. If he continues to develop more power and stays active on the bases, Hoerner could be in line for a strong fantasy campaign in 2023.

Hoerner agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract extension with the Cubs on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

The Cubs clearly liked what they saw out of Hoerner in 2022 after he slashed .281/.327/.410 with 10 homers, 55 RBI, 20 stolen bases and 60 runs scored in his first full season of big-league action (135 games). The club now has the middle of the infield locked up for the next few years, as Chicago signed Dansby Swanson to a seven-year deal in December, and it now has Hoerner under contract until his age-29 season.

Hoerner (biceps) will start at second base and bat leadoff in Sunday's Cactus League game against the Royals, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

He'll re-enter the Cubs' spring lineup for the first time since Tuesday, after left biceps tightness resulted in him being scratched on a couple occasions over the past few days. So long as Hoerner escapes Sunday's contest no worse for the wear, he should head into Opening Day with a full-time role in the middle infield in hand.

Hoerner was scratched from the lineup for Saturday's Cactus League contest against the Angels due to left biceps tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner was scratched Thursday due to the same injury, and while he was initially set to make his return Saturday, he needs at least one more day to heal. He's reportedly feeling better, and the Cubs say they're just being cautious, so his availability to Opening Day doesn't appear to be at significant risk.

Hoerner (biceps) will lead off and play second base Saturday against the Angels.

Hoerner was scratched Thursday due to left biceps tightness, but the Cubs called the move preventative at the time. Assuming he gets through Saturday's game without issues, he should be good to go for Opening Day.

Hoerner was scratched from the Cubs' Cactus League lineup Thursday due to left biceps tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

It's being called a preventative measure, though there has to be at least some level of concern given that Opening Day is only one week away. Miles Mastrobouni will cover second base against the Diamondbacks.

Cubs manager David Ross indicated Thursday that Hoerner will be the primary leadoff man to begin the 2023 season, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hoerner has led off in four of the Cubs' seven Cactus League games so far, and it sounds like that theme is going to carry over into the regular season. The 25-year-old middle infielder enjoyed a mini breakout in 2022, tallying 10 homers and 20 stolen bases across 135 games. He did that with a .327 on-base percentage, which can hopefully improve and elevate his full range of counting stats as Chicago's likely tablesetter.

Hoerner signed a one-year, $2.525 million contract with the Cubs on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Hoerner had a nice 2022 campaign, putting up a .736 OPS with 10 home runs and 20 stolen bases. He'll move back over to second base in 2023 following the Cubs' addition of Dansby Swanson.

Hoerner went 1-for-2 with two walks and three runs scored in Wednesday's 15-2 win over the Reds. He also stole a base.

Hoerner was busy in the season finale despite recording just one hit. The stolen base was his 20th of the year to go along with 10 home runs, as the young shortstop started to flash a nice mix of speed and power in his fourth season in the majors. Hoerner may be overshadowed by a handful of other middle infielders heading into 2023, though he looks primed to continue his development and remain a strong fantasy asset.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Reds.

Hoerner came into 2022 with just three career MLB home runs, but he now has 10 this season. He's paired those long balls with 19 stolen bases in 21 attempts, along with a strong .280 batting average. Hoerner has also played in a career-high 134 games. If he can remain healthy in 2023 and continue to develop a bit more power, his fantasy outlook should trend upward.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with two RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Reds.

Hoerner got in on Sunday's rout of the Reds with four combined runs and RBI despite recording just one total base on the afternoon. The 25-year-old now has 54 RBI and 56 runs on the season to go along with 19 stolen bases and nine home runs over 132 games. Since returning to the lineup Sept. 25 after dealing with a triceps injury, Hoerner is 4-for-28 with two runs scored and five RBI.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a double, two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's win over the Reds.

Hoerner made the most out of having only one hit. He drove in two on a second-inning double, then recorded another RBI an inning later on a groundout. The shortstop is batting a robust .284 this season, though he does have just three hits across his last 20 at-bats. Despite some recent struggles, Hoerner remains a solid fantasy asset, particularly when he's swiping bases, as he has 19 steals in 21 attempts this year.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 4-2 win over Philadelphia.

Hoerner kicked off the Cubs' four-run rally in the fifth with a leadoff single and then stole second base. He later came around to score the Cubs' first run of the game after Yan Gomes grounded into a fielder's choice play at shortstop. Hoerner is just 2-for-12 (.167) since returning from the injured list (triceps) with a stolen base and a run scored, while striking out four times.

Hoerner (triceps) is batting fifth as the designated hitter Sunday against the Pirates.

Hoerner has been dealing with a triceps injury but will return to action Sunday for the first time in two weeks. The 25-year-old will be eased back into the lineup as the designated hitter, which pushes Franmil Reyes into the outfield mix.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Saturday against the Pirates.

Hoerner will go through normal baseball activities ahead of Saturday's matchup but will be held out of the lineup for a 12th consecutive game. Zach McKinstry will remain at shortstop and lead off.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Friday against the Pirates.

Hoerner remains day-to-day for now but will be held out of the lineup for an 11th consecutive game. He'll run the bases ahead of Friday's matchup but is otherwise expected to get a day off from baseball activities, per Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network. Zach McKinstry is starting at shortstop and leading off.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't in the lineup Thursday against Pittsburgh.

The Cubs have chosen not to place Hoerner on the injured list for now, but he'll be on the bench for a 10th consecutive game due to his triceps issue. Christopher Morel is starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Wednesday against the Marlins.

Hoerner is on the bench for a ninth consecutive game, but he continues to be labeled as day-to-day by the Cubs. Zach McKinstry will start at shortstop and bat eighth Wednesday.

Hoerner (triceps) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

Hoerner remains on the Cubs' roster, but he also remains unavailable for a full nine innings. It remains to be seen if he will be ready to return for Wednesday's series finale.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Monday against the Marlins.

Hoerner continues to deal with a mild-to-moderate strain of his triceps and will be held out of the lineup for a seventh consecutive game. Christopher Morel is starting at shortstop and batting ninth.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Saturday against the Rockies.

Hoerner recently underwent an MRI that revealed a mild-to-moderate strain of his triceps, but he remains day-to-day for now. He'll be out of the lineup for a fifth consecutive game while Christopher Morel starts at shortstop and bats ninth.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Friday against Colorado.

Hoerner has been dealing with a triceps injury recently and will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game. It's not yet clear whether he'll require a trip to the injured list, but Christopher Morel will start at shortstop and bat ninth Friday.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Tuesday against the Mets.

Hoerner is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with a triceps injury. It's not yet clear whether he's available off the bench, but he'll have an additional day to rest since the Cubs have a scheduled day off Thursday. Christopher Morel is starting at shortstop and leading off.

Hoerner (triceps) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mets.

A triceps injury confined Hoerner to the sidelines Monday, and he will open on the bench for one more day and possibly another, as the Cubs will have an off day Thursday. Zach McKinstry will handle the shortstop duties in Hoerner's place.

Hoerner (triceps) isn't starting Monday against the Mets.

Hoerner was removed from Sunday's game against the Giants due to right triceps soreness and will be held out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Christopher Morel will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

Hoerner was removed from Sunday's game against the Giants in the top of the sixth inning due to right triceps tightness, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hoerner went 2-for-2 with a double to begin Sunday's matchup, but he was replaced defensively to begin the sixth inning. It's not yet clear whether the 25-year-old will be available for Monday's series opener against the Mets.

Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a two-run homer, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 4-2 win over the Giants.

Hoerner launched a two-run shot off of Yunior Marte in the sixth inning for his ninth home run of the year. The 25-year-old infielder has gone 7-for-14 (.500) with four extra-base hits over his last four games after snapping a 2-for-24 (.083) skid. Hoerner improved his season slash line to .288/.335/.418 with 18 steals, 49 RBI and 34 extra-base hits through 123 games.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double, a triple and a run scored in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Reds.

Hoerner helped get the Cubs on the board with a leadoff triple in the bottom of the fifth inning before scoring on a sacrifice fly. He also recorded a double in the bottom of the seventh, his 20th of the season. Hoerner had been in a bit of a funk recently, slashing just .181/.234/.264 in 20 games leading up to Thursday, but he has started to turn it around with five hits in his last three games.

Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a triple, a walk, a hit-by-pitch, three runs scored and a stolen base in a 9-3 win Tuesday over Cincinnati.

Hoerner reached safely in his last four plate appearances, scoring three of Chicago's nine runs. He's now 17-for-19 in stolen base attempts and is 8-for-9 since the All-Star break. The big night ended a 1-for-23 slump and the two hits were his first knocks of September. Including Tuesday, the 25-year-old has produced a .169/.234/.254 slash line since Aug. 17.

Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's 9-7 loss to the Brewers.

Hoerner tallied his second three-hit game in the last week, raising his batting average to .293 in the process. The 25-year-old is establishing himself as a good contact hitter without a ton of power, as he has just 11 career home runs across parts of four seasons in the majors, though eight of those have come this year. If Hoerner can add to his power output again in 2023, he figures to take a step forward as a fantasy asset.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Cardinals.

Hoerner was mired in an 0-for-25 slump entering Wednesday, though this was also his fourth three-hit effort in August. All told, the shortstop is batting .278 this month and .291 for the season. The 0-for-25 stretch seems like an outlier for Hoerner, who has shown a good ability to hit for contact early in his MLB career. The 25-year-old should continue to see regular playing time for the Cubs and could be primed for a big stretch run if he can string together a few more multi-hit games.

Hoerner is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Brewers.

Hoerner will get a breather after he batted .356 with a homer, six RBI, four runs and two stolen bases while starting the last 12 games. Christopher Morel will take over at shortstop and bat ninth in the series opener.

Hoerner went 3-for4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI in Tuesday's extra-innings win over the Nationals. He also stole a base.

Hoerner has been on fire this month, as he's now batting .380 in August with five extra-base hits and six RBI across 14 games. The shortstop has also stolen three bases this month and 13 for the season. Hoerner has been impressive, and the 25-year-old could be moving up fantasy draft boards heading into 2023.

Hoerner went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Sunday's loss to the Reds.

Hoerner has been locked in lately, as he's batting .400 over his last eight games with a home run, three runs scored and five RBI. The hot streak has pushed his season average up to .302. Hoerner profiled as a good contact hitter as a prospect, and he's mostly delivered on that potential during his time with the Cubs. If the 25-year-old can develop a little more power moving forward, he could see his fantasy stock make a big climb.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 4-2 win over the Nationals.

Hoerner went deep in the seventh inning, giving him seven home runs this season. That's a career best for the infielder, who is also up to a career-high 95 games played this season. Hoerner isn't known for his power, though his even .300 batting average certainly carries some fantasy value. He should continue to see regular playing time moving forward for the rebuilding Cubs, and the 25-year-old should be squarely in their 2023 plans as well.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's victory over Miami.

All three hits were singles, but Hoerner grabbed an extra bag in the second inning against the battery of Pablo Lopez and Nick Fortes, his 12th steal this season. While he doesn't provide a ton of pop, the stolen bases and high batting average make Hoerner appealing in a variety of formats.

Hoerner is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Marlins, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hoerner started the past 27 games and will take a seat Friday for the first time in over a month. The 25-year-old posted a .697 OPS during that stretch, and Christopher Morel will receive a look at shortstop in the series opener versus Miami.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and two total runs scored in Saturday's 6-2 victory over Philadelphia.

Hoerner led off the scoring Saturday with a solo shot that gave the Cubs an early lead. He came around to score again in extra innings on a Frank Schwindel grounder. The homer was Hoerner's second of the month and sixth of the season. The shortstop has five hits in his last three games and has gone hitless just four times in 18 games this month. He is slashing .282/.320/.437 in July and possesses a .303 batting average on the season.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with an RBI in a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday.

Hoerner had a good night at the plate, rapping out three singles, including one which cashed in the go-ahead run in the bottom of the eighth with two out. The three-hit performance made up for a defensive gaffe earlier in the game when the second baseman misplayed a rundown situation which allowed Starling Marte to scamper home from third and Francisco Lindor to reach safely at second. Despite only walking 4.1% of the time, Hoerner has shown excellent bat-to-ball skills and his hitting .307 with a .305 xBA.

Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 11-9 loss to the Dodgers.

Hoerner continues to swing a hot stick -- he's hit safely in eight of 10 games in July. In that span, he's gone 11-for-39 (.282) with four extra-base hits, two RBI, five runs scored and a stolen base. The 25-year-old shortstop is up to a .306/.341/.429 slash line with five home runs, 26 RBI, 27 runs scored, seven steals, 10 doubles and three triples through 71 contests overall.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers.

Hoerner hadn't homered since June 24, but he ended that two-week drought with a fifth-inning solo shot off Dodgers starter Tyler Anderson. In his last 18 games, Hoerner has gone 26-for-68 (.382) with two long balls, eight RBI, 10 runs scored and a stolen base. The hot hitting has earned him a near-everyday role at shortstop, and he's now batting .300/.337/.420 with five homers, 25 RBI, 25 runs scored and seven steals through 258 plate appearances.

Hoerner is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest with the Red Sox.

Hoerner will get a day off after he went 7-for-13 with a double, two RBI and two runs over the three game series against the Reds. He currently owns an eight game hit streak, raising his average from .271 to .310 over that stretch. Andrelton Simmons will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Friday's series opener.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Reds.

All three hits were singles, and Hoerner failed to score any runs or record any RBI. Still, his batting average crept over the .300 mark, as he's now hitting a robust .304. The shortstop is more of a contact hitter at this point, and the 28-46 Cubs don't have a great lineup around him. That limits Hoerner's fantasy value, but he should remain a decent asset due to his regular playing time and ability to rack up hits.

Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in Friday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals.

Hoerner opened the scoring with a long ball off Cardinals starter Andre Pallante in the second inning, and that was ultimately all the Cubs needed. This continued a solid June for Hoerner, who is hitting .292 (21-for-72), though he hadn't homered since May 26. The infielder has a .286/.320/.411 slash line with four homers, 22 RBI, 19 runs scored, six stolen bases, six doubles and three triples across 56 contests overall.

Hoerner went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Pirates.

Hoerner's counting stats don't jump off the page, with just three home runs and 20 RBI this season, though he does consistently rack up hits. The 25-year-old is now batting .280 this year, which comes on the heels of batting .302 in 44 games with the Cubs in 2021. Hoerner has established himself as the team's top shortstop, and he has some fantasy value despite being limited in terms of power production.

Hoerner isn't starting the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Hoerner started at shortstop in the first game of the twin bill and went 2-for-3 with two runs. However, Andrelton Simmons will shift to shortstop while Christopher Morel starts at second base in the nightcap.

Hoerner isn't starting Friday's game against the Cardinals.

Hoerner will get a breather after he went 2-for-13 with a walk and a strikeout over the last three games. Andrelton Simmons will shift to shortstop while Rafael Ortega enters the lineup in center field.

Hoerner will sit for the second half of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee.

Hoerner looked great in Game 1, going 3-for-5 with three RBI in the Cubs' 7-6 loss. Andrelton Simmons will start at shortstop in the nightcap.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a run and a stolen base in Saturday's 5-1 win against the White Sox.

Hoerner rapped three singles in the contest, and his leadoff hit in the second inning led to the Cubs' third run. This was his fifth multi-hit performance of the campaign and first in three weeks. Hoerner is slashing .295/.315/.438 on the season.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Reds.

Chicago fell 20-5, so Hoerner's third home run of the season was of little consequence. It's still good to see the shortstop go deep in his second game back from the injured list after missing two weeks with a right ankle sprain. The 25-year-old is expected to be the primary shortstop moving forward for the 18-26 Cubs, with the veteran Andrelton Simmons working in more of a reserve role.

Hoerner will be the Cubs' primary shortstop going forward, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Hoerner, who is starting at the six and batting eighth Thursday against the Reds, was activated from the injured list Wednesday and the expectation is that he will get the reps at shortstop while Andrelton Simmons starts at second base or comes off the bench most days. The Cubs are using this year as an audition for Hoerner to show he can stay healthy and stay productive, before the team potentially eyes up a big free agent signing at the position this offseason. Hoerner is hitting .278/.300/.402 with two home runs and two steals in 30 games.

The Cubs reinstated Hoerner (ankle) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner's return to the 26-man active roster comes as somewhat of a surprise, as the expectation was that he would require a brief minor-league rehab assignment before being activated after he had been sidelined for the past two weeks with a right ankle sprain. The Cubs evidently felt encouraged enough by how Hoerner looked in a full workout earlier this week to activate him, but the 25-year-old may have to settle for a utility role now that he's ostensibly healthy again. Hoerner will be on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Reds, as the hot-hitting Christopher Morel gets a look at second base while the defensive-minded Andrelton Simmons mans shortstop.

Hoerner (ankle) took part in hitting, fielding, running and throwing drills during an on-field workout Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Fellow injured middle infielder Nick Madrigal (back) also performed the same activities, as both look to be at similar spots in their respective rehab programs. Hoerner and Madrigal could both be ready to begin minor-league rehab assignments later this week before potentially returning from the 10-day injured list by the end of the month. Though both Hoerner and Madrigal handled everyday roles for the Cubs prior to hitting the shelf, the two may have to fend off Andrelton Simmons and Jonathan Villar for starts in the middle infield once they're back from the IL.

Hoerner (ankle) took grounders prior to Monday's game against the Reds, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Hoerner has been on the injured list for just over 10 days due to a right ankle sprain, but he's been participating in baseball activities recently. Manager David Ross said Monday that the 25-year-old is close to returning, so it's possible he'll be activated within the next few days.

Hoerner (ankle) will run the bases Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hoerner was cleared for baseball activities this week, but Saturday's workout will mark the first time he's run the bases since sustaining his ankle injury. The 25-year-old has been on the injured list for nearly a week, and it's possible he'll require a minor-league rehab assignment prior to rejoining the Cubs.

Hoerner (ankle) has been cleared to resume baseball activities and is building up in his running progression, but he's without a clear timeline to return from the 10-day injured list, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The fact that Hoerner hasn't been shut down from baseball activities since landing on the IL last weekend bodes well for his chances of avoiding an extended absence, but the Cubs may want to see him put in a few more workouts before mapping out a minor-league rehab assignment. Fellow middle infielder Nick Madrigal (back) is also on the mend from an injury of his own, and he and Hoerner could be battling for one spot in Chicago's everyday lineup once both players are healthy.

Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a sprained right ankle, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. The move is retroactive to May 12.

Hoerner was out of the lineup Sunday for the third consecutive contest and will now be sidelined for at least another week. Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, so Hoerner's time as Chicago's everyday shortstop has likely come to an end even once healthy.

Hoerner (ankle) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Hoerner will be sidelined for the third consecutive game after spraining his right ankle Wednesday against the Padres. The 25-year-old was cleared for light baseball activities Saturday, so he may be another day or two away from retaking the field. Ildemaro Vargas will receive another start at shortstop in his absence.

Hoerner (ankle) remains out Saturday against Arizona.

Hoerner has been out since spraining his right ankle Wednesday against the Padres. Per source, he was merely ready for light baseball activities Saturday, so it's possible he won't return for Sunday's series finale. Ildemaro Vargas remains the starting shortstop in his absence.

Hoerner (ankle) remains sidelined Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Hoerner left Wednesday's game against the Padres after spraining his right ankle. He's not yet ready to start even after Thursday's scheduled off day, but he remains merely day-to-day. Ildemaro Vargas will start at shortstop Friday.

Hoerner was diagnosed with a right ankle sprain Wednesday after X-rays came back negative, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Manager David Ross said Hoerner may require a couple days off but isn't expected to require a trip to the injured list. The 24-year-old exited Wednesday's contest with the injury and will have Thursday's scheduled off day to aid in his recovery before Friday's series opener in Arizona.

Hoerner exited Wednesday's game against the Padres due to right ankle soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The 24-year-old initially remained in Wednesday's game after colliding with an umpire, but he was removed in the bottom of the second inning and will be further examined. If Hoerner is forced to miss additional time, Ildemaro Vargas should see an uptick in playing time.

Hoerner was removed from Wednesday's game against the Padres in the bottom of the second inning due to an apparent injury, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner collided with an umpire in the bottom of the first inning and was initially able to remain in the game. However, he struck out in the top of the second and was replaced at shortstop by Ildemaro Vargas in the bottom of the inning. The nature and severity of Hoarder's injury aren't yet clear, but he'll have a day to rest before Friday's series opener in Arizona.

Hoerner went 3-for-7 with a double across both games of Saturday's doubleheader against the Dodgers.

The Cubs only managed to score two runs in total while getting swept in the twin bill, so Hoerner's efforts didn't result in any real offense. The 24-year-old infielder did extend his current hitting streak to five games, and he's putting together a solid season in general, slashing .289/.314/.434 with two homers, two steals and 11 RBI -- but only five runs in 25 games as he consistently hits toward the bottom of the order for one of the weaker offenses in baseball.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's loss to the White Sox.

Hoerner is now riding a modest three-game hitting streak and he's up to two home runs this season. The shortstop isn't a huge power threat, as he failed to hit any long balls across 92 games at the MLB level over the last two years. However, the 24-year-old does make consistent contact at the plate, and he's now batting a solid .276 this season.

Hoerner went 1-for-4 with a double and an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the White Sox.

Hoerner delivered the Cubs' only extra-base hit and only RBI in the 3-1 loss to their crosstown rivals. Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) recently began throwing again, and his eventual return could cut into Hoerner's playing time. For now, Hoerner should see most of the team's time at shortstop, and he's performed pretty well with a .278 average, though he only has one home run and eight RBI across 22 games.

Hoerner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Pirates.

Hoerner has started nine straight games but will receive a day off after posting a .375/.394/.500 slash line during that stretch. Jonathan Villar will shift to shortstop Sunday while Patrick Wisdom starts at the hot corner.

Hoerner went 4-for-5 with a run scored and three RBI in Saturday's win over the Pirates.

Hoerner collected four of his team's 23 hits in the easy 21-0 romp. The big effort boosted the shortstop's batting average to .327 this season, and he should continue to see regular playing time with Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) on the injured list.

Hoerner went 1-for-3 with a stolen base Thursday in a loss to Pittsburgh.

Hoerner picked up his second stole base of the season in the seventh inning after grounding into a fielder's choice. He made it to third on a throwing error but was left stranded there. Hoerner has never racked up big stolen-base totals (either in the minors or majors) but certainly has potential in that area given his sprint speed, which ranks in the top 10th percentile leaguewide.

Hoerner is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies.

He'll retreat to the bench for the first time after five consecutive starts to open the season. Jonathan Villar will fill in at shortstop for Hoerner, who has gone 4-for-17 with a home run and a stolen base through his five starts.

Hoerner went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Thursday's win over the Brewers.

Chicago entered the fifth inning down 1-0 but Hoerner helped spark a rally with his two-run blast against Milwaukee ace Corbin Burnes. Hoerner figures to see regular playing time at shortstop while Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) is out, and the former has the offensive skills to be a fantasy contributor.

Hoerner will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Thursday's season opener against the Brewers.

As anticipated, Hoerner will begin the season as the Cubs' everyday shortstop while Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) is on the injured list. Like double-play partner Nick Madrigal, Hoerner makes good contact and has quality speed, but he offers little production in the power department.

Hoerner could be in line to start the regular season as the primary shortstop if Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) has to miss time, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Simmons has missed time in camp with a sore right shoulder, and Hoerner could be next in line, with Jonathan Villar possibly better suited for more of a utility role. Hoerner profiles as a better offensive player than Simmons, so he could carve out a more regular role all year if he starts producing at the plate right out of the gates.

Hoerner got added competition for playing time at shortstop in 2022 when the Cubs added Andrelton Simmons on Friday, per Jon Heyman of MLB Network.

Hoerner appeared in 44 games for the Cubs in 2021, slashing a solid .302/.382/.369. Simmons, meanwhile, posted a .223/.283/.274 line with Minnesota. The latter is known for his defensive abilities, but the 24-year-old Hoerner has a definite path to playing time if he can outproduce the veteran at the plate by a significant margin.

Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list with right oblique tightness Friday, retroactive to Sept. 28, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner's placement on the injured list doesn't come as a surprise after he said Thursday that he'll miss the remainder of the season. It's unlikely that his injury will force him to miss the start of spring training in 2022, but Sergio Alcantara should see the majority of the playing time at shortstop during the final series of the 2021 campaign.

Hoerner (general soreness) won't return during the Cubs' final series of the regular season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner hasn't been placed on the 10-day injured list, but he confirmed Thursday that he's shifting his focus toward returning to full health for the offseason. The 24-year-old appeared in 44 major-league games during the 2021 campaign and hit .302 with 16 RBI, 13 runs and five stolen bases. Sergio Alcantara should continue to serve as the primary shortstop to close out the regular season.

Hoerner isn't expected to play again this season while he contends with lingering soreness from previous injuries, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner hasn't seen the field since Saturday and will sit out a fourth consecutive game Wednesday against the Pirates. Though the Cubs have thus far resisted placing Hoerner on the injured list, he may be available only in an emergency over the team's final five games. Sergio Alcantara will serve as the primary option at shortstop while Hoerner is out.

Hoerner (general soreness) isn't starting Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh.

Hoerner has been dealing with general soreness recently and will be out of the lineup for a fourth straight game as a result. It's not yet clear whether he'll return prior to the end of the regular season, but Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop and bat eighth.

Hoerner (general soreness) isn't starting Tuesday's game against Pittsburgh.

Hoerner will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game as he continues to deal with general soreness. Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Hoerner (general soreness) is out of the lineup Sunday versus the Cardinals.

Hoerner was a late scratch for Saturday's game due to general soreness and will remain out of the lineup for Sunday's contest. Serio Alcantara will receive another start at shortstop in his place for the series finale.

Hoerner was scratched from Saturday's lineup against the Cardinals with general soreness, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Sergio Alcantara will slot into the lineup at shortstop, batting eighth. Hoerner played in both games of Friday's doubleheader and is available off the bench.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Twins.

In his third game back from the injured list, Hoerner delivered his first multi-hit performance since the end of July. The young infielder has only been able to play in 42 games this season due to a handful of injuries, but he's shown promise with his .310 batting average. A strong finish to the season could give Hoerner a boost heading into 2022, and if he's able to stay healthy, he could end up as a strong fantasy contributor over a larger slate of games.

The Cubs reinstated Hoerner (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

As expected, Hoerner returns from his oblique strain, which has kept him out since late July, in time for Sunday's series finale in Milwaukee. The 24-year-old slashed .313/.388/.388 in 39 games before the injury and should get frequent starts in Chicago's middle infield going forward.

Hoerner (oblique) is scheduled to be activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The 24-year-old has been sidelined since late July by a strained oblique, but he's poised to rejoin the lineup for Sunday's series finale at Milwaukee. Hoerner should have an everyday role in the middle infield for the final two weeks of the season for Chicago.

Hoerner (oblique) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

An oblique strain has sidelined Hoerner since late July. He's expected to remain on his rehab assignment at least through Wednesday, at which point the Cubs will assess whether or not he's ready to return.

Manager David Ross said Hoerner (oblique) took batting practice and participated in infield drills Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner was placed on the injured list July 29 with the right oblique strain and appeared on track to rejoin the Cubs by the end of August, only to have his recovery timeline pushed back when he suffered a setback during his minor-league rehab assignment. Due to the length of his absence, Hoerner will more than likely need to restart a rehab assignment and play in at least a handful of games before being activated. Once reinstated, Hoerner will likely take over as the Cubs' everyday shortstop.

Manager David Ross said Thursday that Hoerner (oblique) has been participating in baseball activities recently, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner was removed from his first rehab game in late July since he was experiencing tension in his right oblique, but he's now resumed activities. The 24-year-old participated in infield work and hit in the cage Thursday, and Ross is hopeful that the middle infielder will be able to increase his workload in the near future.

Hoerner was confirmed to have not re-injured his oblique Monday and will resume baseball activities soon, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner has missed nearly a month with an oblique strain. He was pulled from his first rehab game Sunday, though the Cubs called his removal precautionary, and it turns out that he didn't actually suffer a significant setback. He should resume a rehab assignment soon, though exactly when remains unclear. The rebuilding comes have no need to rush him, as they're likely primarily concerned with his long-term health given their place in the standings.

Hoerner was removed Sunday from his rehab game with Triple-A Iowa after experiencing increased tension along with right oblique, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner began his third rehab stint of the season Sunday but played only two full innings before pulling himself out of the contest during his third-inning at-bat after an awkward swing. According to the Cubs, Hoerner's removal is being described as precautionary, but he'll be reassessed Monday before the team determines whether he'll need to be shut down again. If and when Hoerner makes it back from the 10-day injured list, the Cubs plan to give him a trial as their everyday shortstop now that Javier Baez is with the Mets, per Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com.

Hoerner (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A South Bend on Sunday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

The infielder is expected to progress to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, which would line him up for an activation around the middle of next week. An oblique strain sent Hoerner to the injured list July 29, but he appears to be nearing his return to the Cubs' lineup. Updates about his rehab and expected activation date should become available in the next few days.

Hoerner (oblique) will continue workouts through the weekend with the intention of beginning a rehab assignment early next week, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner has been out since late July with an oblique strain. It's not clear exactly how long his rehab assignment will be, and the rebuilding Cubs have no need to rush him back, but it looks as though he could return as soon as late next week if all goes well.

Hoerner (oblique) went through fielding drills Monday and is slated to hit in the cage Tuesday, per manager David Ross.

This comes on the heels of Hoerner resuming baseball activities earlier this month, so the infielder is making steady progress as he attempts to return from a right oblique strain he suffered July 29. However, with the Cubs not in playoff contention, they figure to take things slowly with the 24-year-old in an effort to make sure he's fully healthy heading into the 2022 season.

Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner has been on the 10-day IL for a week, but he did running/agility drills and played catch ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockies. The 24-year-old isn't believed to be particularly close to returning, but his return to baseball activities is a step in the right direction.

Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner suffered an oblique injury while attempting to check his swing Wednesday, and he'll be unavailable for at least 10 days. The Cubs called up Sergio Alcantara to serve as infield depth, but David Bote will likely serve as the primary second baseman while the 24-year-old is sidelined.

Hoerner (oblique) isn't starting Thursday's game against Cincinnati.

Hoerner exited Wednesday's loss to the Reds due to right oblique tightness, and he'll be unable to return to the lineup Thursday. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but David Bote will start at second base and bat eighth.

Hoerner was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds with right oblique tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner was pulled from the game in the seventh inning after appearing to injure himself while attempting to check a swing. It's unclear how severe the issue may be, though it appears that a stint on the injured list is possible.

Hoerner exited Wednesday's game in the seventh inning with an apparent side injury, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

It's unclear how Hoerner suffered the injury or the potential severity of the issue. Kris Bryant took over at shortstop, his second career appearance at the position.

Hoerner is batting seventh and playing shortstop Tuesday against the Reds.

He was initially slated for a day off, but Javier Baez (heel) was scratched from the lineup, necessitating Hoerner's addition to the starting nine. If Baez is forced to miss any more time, Hoerner would likely get the majority of the playing time at shortstop.

Hoerner is on the bench for Tuesday's game against the Reds.

Hoerner went 2-for-3 with a walk and an RBI on Monday, raising his average to .226 in 10 games since the All-Star break. He's driven in four runs during that span. David Bote will start at second base and bat seventh Tuesday.

Hoerner will be on the bench for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Hoerner went hitless Sunday against Arizona, ending a seven-game hitting streak. He'll hit the bench Monday, with Eric Sogard starting at second base.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Phillies.

Hoerner returned to the lineup Sunday following a month away due to a hamstring strain, and he's now gone 4-for-12 in his first three contests back. The Cubs will likely monitor Hoerner's hamstring carefully in the short term, but there's no doubt they want the 24-year-old and his .337 batting average in the batting order as often as possible.

Hoerner is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Phillies, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The second baseman takes a seat following a 2-for-4 effort in Monday's blowout loss. Sergio Alcantara, recalled Tuesday, will start at second base as the Cubs try to snap their 10-game losing streak.

Hoerner (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with one strikeout in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Cincinnati.

The second baseman missed over a month with a left hamstring strain, and he wasn't able to shake off the rust in his first game back. Hoerner has a .321/.386/.410 slash line with nine RBI, nine runs scored and three stolen bases through 88 plate appearances. He is likely to resume an everyday role at second base, although Eric Sogard or Ian Happ could challenge him for playing time if he struggles.

Hoerner (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list and is starting Sunday against the Reds.

Hoerner has been sidelined since late May by a strained left hamstring, and he'll rejoin the active roster after going 4-for-14 in four rehab games with Triple-A Iowa. The 24-year-old should reclaim the everyday role at the keystone, while Sergio Alcantara was sent to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Hoerner (hamstring) could be reinstated from the injured list Sunday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Hoerner has joined the Cubs in Cincinnati, and he'll hit with the team ahead of Saturday's matchup against the Reds. If he feels good following batting practice, the 24-year-old could be available for Sunday's series finale. Once he's officially activated from the injured list, Hoerner will likely reclaim his job as the primary second baseman right away.

Hoerner (hamstring) could return during the Cubs' weekend series in Cincinnati, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Sunday, and he's gone 2-for-5 with an RBI and two strikeouts across two games. He'll appear in another rehab game Thursday, but manager David Ross said it's possible that the second baseman could rejoin the major-league club this weekend.

Hoerner (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Iowa, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner's left hamstring strain has now kept him out for a full month. The length of his absence means he may need more than just a game or two before he returns to the big-league roster, but he should be back fairly soon. The Cubs will be excited for his return, as he hit a strong .338/.405/.432 in 21 games prior to the injury.

Hoerner (hamstring) said he is "on pace" in his recovery after facing live pitching during a bullpen session Thursday.

The team has yet to determine rehab assignment dates for Hoerner, but this is still good news. The 24-year-old will be evaluated in the next few days to see how his hamstring responds to the increased activity. Assuming he doesn't suffer any setbacks, Hoerner could head off on a rehab assignment next week. He was playing well before the injury with a .338/.405/.432 slash line through 21 games.

The Cubs are hopeful that Hoerner (hamstring) will be ready to begin a minor-league rehab assignment in 7-to-10 days, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Hoerner has been able to complete full pregame workouts in recent days, leaving the Cubs optimistic about where he stands in his recovery from a strained left hamstring. He'll continue to build up during the current week before the Cubs map out a schedule of minor-league games for him to play. The 24-year-old would appear to have an outside chance of making it back from the 10-day injured list before the end of the month, but an early July return appears more realistic.

Hoerner (hamstring) went through the full range of baseball activities Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner as been out since late May with a strained left hamstring. The Cubs have yet to specify exactly when he'll return to action, but he doesn't appear to be too far off.

Hoerner (hamstring) played catch and took some swings off a tee Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The 24-year-old was placed on the 10-day injured list May 26 with a strained left hamstring, and Tuesday's light activities is a significant step in the right direction for his rehab. Hoerner remains without a clear timeline for his return, and he'll likely require a rehab assignment before being activated.

Hoerner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

It was initially unclear how severe Hoerner's left hamstring strain was, but now it's apparent that he'll require more than just a few days to recover. The injury comes at a bad time for the infielder, who was in the midst of a 10-for-27 stretch at the plate. Outfielder Rafael Ortega was selected from Triple-A Iowa to fill Hoerner's active roster spot.

Hoerner was diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after leaving Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The 24-year-old went 2-for-2 before suffering the injury while running out a failed bunt attempt during the sixth inning. Hoerner should be considered day-to-day until the severity of the injury is determined.

Hoerner was removed from Tuesday's game at Pittsburgh with an apparent left hamstring injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

The 24-year-old suffered the injury during the sixth inning while running out a bunt attempt, and he tumbled over the first-base bag. Hoerner walked off the field with the athletic trainer and should be considered day-to-day.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double and three runs scored in Friday's 12-3 win over the Cubs.

Hoerner doubled and scored in the fifth inning and later came around to score in both the seventh and eighth. He's riding a five-game hitting streak, going 8-for-20 with six runs scored during that span. Hoerner owns an .885 OPS through 18 games this season.

Hoerner is not in the lineup for Saturday's game in Detroit.

Hoerner returned from a forearm injury Friday and immediately entered the starting lineup, but it's no surprise to see that he won't be asked to play two games in a row right away. Eric Sogard will start at second base Saturday, but Hoerner should be expected to start on a regular basis going forward.

Hoerner (forearm) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list as expected Friday and will bat eighth and play second base against the Tigers.

Hoerner spent a minimum-length stay on the injured list after straining his forearm during a collision with teammate Ian Happ in early May. He'd gotten off to an excellent start in 11 games prior to the injury, hitting .389/.500/.556 with three steals. Nick Martini was optioned in a corresponding move.

Manager David Ross said Hoerner (forearm) remains on track to return from the 10-day injured list when first eligible Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner was shut down last week after he sustained a minor left forearm strain in a collision with teammate Ian Happ (ribs) in a May 2 game against the Reds. At this point, Hoerner is further along in his recovery from his injury than Happ, who isn't in line to be activated this weekend. Assuming Hoerner is in fact good to go for Friday's series opener in Detroit, he should reclaim an everyday role at second base immediately.

Cubs manager David Ross said Sunday that Hoerner (forearm) has checked out fine while taking part in light fielding and hitting work over the past few days, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Ross' positive report bodes well for Hoerner's chances of returning from the 10-day injured list when he's first eligible next weekend. David Bote and Ildemaro Vargas have been the primary replacements at second base while Hoerner has been on the shelf.

Hoerner (forearm) said he expects to return from the 10-day injured list ahead of the Cubs' upcoming road series in Detroit, which begins May 14, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner was one of three Cubs players placed on the IL ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers, but manager David Ross suggested that each of the trio will likely be in store for an abbreviated stay on the shelf. Assuming Hoerner's prediction comes to pass and he's ready to go by the middle of the month, he should be able to settle back in as the Cubs' everyday second baseman. Before suffering the left forearm strain Sunday, Hoerner appeared to solidify a regular role by batting .389 with an 8:7 BB:K and three stolen bases in his first 11 games with the Cubs.

The Cubs placed Hoerner on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left forearm strain, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner was one of three Cubs placed on the IL ahead of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Dodgers. The infielder's injury is to his non-throwing arm, so he'll likely face a shorter recovery timeline than what might normally be associated with a forearm strain. Since his late-April call-up, Hoerner appeared to have seized hold of an everyday role in the infield after slashing .389/.500/.556 with three stolen bases over his first 11 games. Hoerner's move to the IL likely reopens regular duties at the keystone for David Bote.

Hoerner is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Hoerner collided with teammate Ian Happ in Sunday's game against the Reds, though only Happ was forced to leave the game. Both players will be on the bench Monday, with David Bote starting at second base.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a walk, a double, a run scored and an RBI in Sunday's 13-12 loss to the Reds. He also stole a base.

Hoerner just kept on rolling, pushing his average up to .389 through 11 games. The stolen base was also his third so far, making the 23-year-old a threat at the plate and on the bases. The level of production should keep Hoerner locked into a regular role at second base, with David Bote working in a utility role off the bench.

Hoerner went 3-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

All Hoerner has done is hit since getting called up, as he's now slashing a cool .375/.487/.531 through 10 games. His performance is forcing the Cubs to keep him in the lineup, so he should be the primary second baseman, at least until he cools off at the plate. David Bote figures to occupy more of a utility role and Eric Sogard will work as a reserve as well, and both players will have limited fantasy appeal as long as Hoerner is playing regularly.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a walk, an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's win over Atlanta. He also stole a base.

Hoerner made his seventh straight start and kept on producing. Javier Baez (hamstring) returned in this one, but the Cubs simply moved Hoerner over from shortstop to second base. As long as the 23-year-old keeps hitting, he's going to force his way into the lineup at the expense of David Bote and Eric Sogard, who are both scuffling a bit to begin the season.

Hoerner will start at second base and bat eighth Thursday against Atlanta.

Though shortstop Javier Baez (hamstring) is back from a three-game absence, Hoerner will stick in the lineup by shifting over to the other middle-infield spot. Hoerner is now in the starting nine for the seventh game in a row after producing a 1.030 OPS over the first six contests. He could end up unseating the struggling David Bote as the Cubs' everyday second baseman.

Hoerner went 2-for-5 with a double in Monday's 8-7 loss to Atlanta.

Hoerner batted leadoff and managed to reach base twice, though he somewhat surprisingly didn't tally any runs in the high-scoring affair. The 23-year-old once again started at shortstop with Javier Baez on the bench with minor hamstring tightness, but Hoerner is making a case for playing time at second base once Baez is able to return.

Hoerner went 1-for-2 with two walks, a double and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.

Hoerner is off to a strong start at the MLB level, going 4-for-6 in two starts following his Thursday call-up. The 23-year-old started at shortstop Saturday with Javier Baez getting a day off, but he could get regular playing time at second base moving forward over David Bote and Eric Sogard, so long as he stays productive at the plate.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a walk, two doubles and an RBI in Friday's 15-2 win over the Brewers.

Making his first start off the season after getting called up Thursday, Hoerner delivered for the Cubs right away. Chicago isn't getting a ton of production from David Bote or Eric Sogard at second base, so there's an opportunity for Hoerner to seize regular playing time if he's productive at the plate. The 23-year-old looked good in a 20-game debut back in 2019, posting a .282/.305/.436 slash line, but those numbers fell to .222/.312/.259 across 48 games last year.

Hoerner was recalled by the Cubs on Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Hoerner was sent down by the Cubs ahead of the regular season, but he's been playing in exhibition games at the team's alternate training site. Hoerner isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, but he'll be available off the bench. Since David Bote and Eric Sogard have gotten off to somewhat slow starts this year, Hoerner could carve out playing time at second base going forward.

Hoerner is starting at second base and batting leadoff in a Triple-A exhibition contest Saturday.

Hoerner and his Triple-A Iowa teammates will be taking on Chicago White Sox minor leaguers in the exhibition game. Hoerner did not make the major league roster out of spring training, but the Cubs are getting very little production at second base from David Bote and Eric Sogard, so Hoerner could be in line for a promotion at some point. His fantasy value would obviously go way up if he was able to secure an everyday, MLB role.

Hoerner was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Hoerner appeared in 48 games in 2020 and appeared to be on track to make the Cubs' Opening Day roster, but he'll be sent to the minors to begin the regular season. The 23-year-old slashed .353/.405/.647 with six extra-base hits, five RBI and three stolen bases over 13 Cactus League games this spring. Hoerner should be back with the major-league club at some point in 2021, but David Bote and Eric Sogard will split time at second base early in the year.

Hoerner (back) is starting at second base and batting eighth in Wednesday's spring game against the Padres.

The 23-year-old was scratched from Sunday's lineup with back tightness and was held out the past couple days, but he'll return to game action Wednesday. Hoerner is competing with David Bote for the starting job at the keystone in camp.

Hoerner (back) wanted to play Monday and could return to the lineup as soon as Wednesday following Tuesday's off day, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Hoerner was scratched from the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, but the issue evidently isn't a particularly serious one. His readiness for Opening Day doesn't appear to be threatened.

Hoerner was scratched from Sunday's spring game against the Angels with lower back tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

It's unclear when the back issue first surfaced for the 23-year-old, though he went 0-for-2 with a walk and a caught stealing during Saturday's contest. Hoerner has been crushing the ball so far in spring training with a 1.383 OPS and four extra-base hits through seven games, and it's unclear how long the back issue is expected to keep him sidelined.

Hoerner went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and two RBI in Friday's Cactus League game against Cleveland.

Hoerner is off to a great start this spring, as he's now 7-for-8 with three extra-base hits and a steal so far in Cactus League action. The 23-year-old is competing with David Bote, Ildemaro Vargas and potentially the newly added Eric Sogard for playing time at second base, so Hoerner can really help himself out if he keeps this up.

Hoerner made his Cactus League debut Tuesday and went 2-for-3 with a double in a 3-2 win over the Royals.

Hoerner is competing with David Bote and Ildemaro Vargas for playing time at second base, so it's important for him to get off to a good start. The 23-year-old probably has the most upside of the three players, but the Cubs may also elect to get him a little more seasoning at the Triple-A level to begin the season.

Hoerner will compete for the starting job at second base this spring, though he's also a candidate to begin the year at Triple-A Iowa, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner and David Bote are the top candidates for the everyday job at second, and whoever loses that battle may end up serving as a utility infielder. However, if Hoerner loses out, the organization may decide to get him regular at-bats at Triple-A Iowa rather than have him play sporadically in the majors, with Ildemaro Vargas likely taking the utility role in that scenario. Hoerner disappointed with a .571 OPS in 2020, but the 23-year-old still has plenty of potential and could seize a prominent role with a strong spring.

Hoerner is not starting Monday against the Pirates.

Hoerner has just two hits in his last seven games, part of a season in which he's hitting a rather disappointing .232/.310/.273. Jason Kipnis starts ahead of him at second base for the second game in a row.

Hoerner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Hoerner will retreat to the bench after starting in six of the Cubs' last eight games. He went 4-for-17 over that stretch, bringing his season-long slash line to .235/.313/.276 in 112 plate appearances. Jason Kipnis will spell Hoerner at the keystone in the series finale.

Hoerner went 2-for-4 with a double, a stolen base, a run scored and three RBI in a victory versus Cincinnati on Thursday.

Hoerner got the Cubs on the board in the fourth inning with a two-run double and brought home another score with an RBI fielder's choice in the fifth. Despite getting inconsistent playing time, the 23-year-old has enjoyed a strong September, hitting .375 (6-for-16) with three RBI.

Hoerner is starting at second base and batting ninth in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Jason Kipnis is on the bench for the first game Saturday, opening up the keystone for Hoerner. Kipnis has been scuffling a bit lately, so Hoerner could earn more regular playing time if he gets hot at the plate. So far this season, the 23-year-old is slashing .230/.322/.257 in 31 games.

Hoerner will start at second base and will bat ninth Wednesday against the Pirates.

Hoerner will stick in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, but Kris Bryant's (wrist) return from the injured list Tuesday could make it difficult for the 23-year-old to keep picking up regular starts. Assuming the Cubs lean on Bryant as their everyday third baseman, Hoerner would have to contend with Jason Kipnis and David Bote for reps at the keystone.

Hoerner went 3-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Tigers.

Hoerner has fallen behind Jason Kipnis in the second base pecking order at the moment, but the former is still a plenty capable hitter. The 23-year-old has a bright future in Chicago, and he could certainly earn more playing time this season if he gets hot and Kipnis falls into a slump.

Hoerner is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers.

Hoerner started Monday but returns to the bench in favor of Jason Kipnis Tuesday. Kipnis has outperformed Hoerner so far offensively, and that figures to keep the latter out of the lineup more often than not, at least in the short term.

Hoerner is not in the lineup Friday against the White Sox.

Hoerner has started only two of the past seven games and finds himself on the bench again Friday. Jason Kipnis has been receiving the bulk of the time at second base, but it's Hernan Perez who receives the start in the series opener.

Hoerner is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Hoerner started Game 1 at third base and went 0-for-2 with one strikeout in the seven-inning loss. David Bote will start at the hot corner in place of Kris Bryant (wrist) in the nightcap.

Hoerner isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals.

Hoerner didn't start the second game of Monday's twin bill, and he'll remain on the bench Tuesday. Jason Kipnis will start at second base in his absence.

Hoerner isn't starting the second game of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner went 0-for-2 at the dish in the first contest of the day. He's now 0-for-9 in his last three games, so perhaps a night off will allow him to reset. Jason Kipnis draws the start at second base for the nightcap.

Hoerner isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.

Hoerner went just 1-for-6 with a double, one run and two walks over the past two contests as he's been splitting time at second base in recent games. Jason Kipnis will start at second base Saturday.

Hoerner Adam Berry of MLB.com Wednesday in Cleveland.

Hoerner has earned the majority of the starts at second base this season, though it's no surprise to see him lose playing time after grabbing just a single hit in his last six games. Jason Kipnis remains the starter against his former team Wednesday.

Hoerner is not in the lineup Tuesday in Cleveland.

Hoerner has plenty of playing time in Chicago this season, though he doesn't have a true everyday role, as he'll be sitting for the fourth time in the season's first 14 games. Jason Kipnis will get the start at second base.

Hoerner will be on the bench Tuesday against the Royals.

Hoerner grabbed at least one hit in each of his first five games but has since gone hitless in four straight. Jason Kipnis will be the second baseman Tuesday.

Hoerner is not in the lineup Friday against the Pirates.

Hoerner has started the year quite well, hitting .389 with five RBI through five games. He'll hit the bench for the second time this season Friday, with Jason Kipnis again starting at second base.

Hoerner is starting at second base and batting seventh in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Hoerner returns to the lineup after sitting Saturday in favor of Jason Kipnis. The Cubs have faced three straight righties to begin the season, though the right-handed Hoerner now has two starts to the one for the left-handed Kipnis. That would make it seem like Hoerner has the edge for playing time at this point and is not stuck in a true platoon.

Hoerner isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Brewers.

Hoerner got the Opening Day start Friday against righty Brandon Woodruff, but he'll sit in favor of Jason Kipnis for the team's second game. Hoerner went 1-for-3 with one run in the season opener. Kipnis will bat eighth Saturday while playing second base.

Hoerner will bat eighth and play second base in Friday's season opener against the Brewers.

Hoerner is the second baseman of the future for the Cubs, and it appears that future begins now. He was pressed into duty earlier than expected last year due to a September injury crisis and held his own, hitting .282/.305/.436 with three homers in 20 games. It's perhaps significant that he'll be starting over the left-handed Jason Kipnis even with righty Brandon Woodruff on the mound for Milwaukee, as the pair was expected to platoon, though it may take a few games until the playing-time split at the keystone becomes clear.

Chicago manager David Ross said Hoerner could be an option to play in center field this season if a need arises, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Albert Almora, Ian Happ and Jason Heyward are the most likely candidates for playing time in center, but Ross acknowledged that the team will need "to be prepared for anything this season." Hoerner saw a little action in center with Double-A Tennessee last season, though he did primarily play in the infield. He's expected to split second base duties with Jason Kipnis in Chicago this season.

Chicago manager David Ross confirmed that Hoerner and Jason Kipnis will be the team's primary options at second base this year, with David Bote serving in a utility role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

No real surprise here, as the righty Hoerner and the lefty Kipnis complement each other well in a platoon, and Bote has the versatility to work at second while also spelling Kris Bryant at third. While Kipnis appears to have the strong side of this platoon, the younger Hoerner could take the job and run with it if he performs well to start the season. He slashed .282/.305/.436 in a 20-game stint in the majors last year.

Hoerner has been working out some at shortstop, though he's still likely to see most of his playing time at second base this season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Hoerner figures to split time with Jason Kipnis and possibly David Bote at second, but the former also stands to operate as Javier Baez's primary backup at short. Chicago manager David Ross said Hoerner "looks great defensively" at both positions, and this gives the 23-year-old another path to regular playing time if anything were to happen to Baez this season.

Hoerner is among seven infielders in the Cubs' player pool working out at Wrigley Field for summer camp.

Three of the four starting infield spots in Chicago are locked down by Anthony Rizzo, Kris Bryant and Javier Baez. Second base is a bit of a different story, where Hoerner, Jason Kipnis, David Bote and possibly Daniel Descalso could see some playing time. The veteran Kipnis figures to get the first shot at starting, though the team may elect to deploy Hoerner against left-handed pitchers. And if the talented 23-year-old performs like he did in a short MLB stint last year, when he batted .282 and hit three home runs in 20 games, he could wrestle away more playing time.

Hoerner could land himself a role in the majors and regular playing time whenever the regular season is able to begin, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Before play was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic, Hoerner was likely looking at starting the year at Triple-A Iowa to get more regular playing time. However, if rosters are expanded and the schedule gets compacted as expected, the 22-year-old might stick in the majors from the start. The thinking is that with fewer off days, teams will need to rotate players more, and that could get Hoerner the requisite at-bats at the MLB level. He certainly looked the part of a big league player when he made his debut last season, posting a .282 batting average and three home runs in 20 games.

Hoerner went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Rockies.

Hoerner started at shortstop in this one, though his most likely path to regular MLB playing time in 2020 is at second base. The 22-year-old performed well in 20 games in the majors last season, slashing .282/.305/.436, and he could make a strong case for an everyday role in 2020 with a strong spring. However, a crowded middle infield that includes the likes of Javier Baez, David Bote, Jason Kipnis and Daniel Descalso could force Hoerner to Triple-A Iowa, at least initially.

Hoerner could begin the year with Triple-A Iowa, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

The Cubs recently signed veteran Jason Kipnis, which further crowds a middle infield group that includes Javier Baez, David Bote and Daniel Descalso. The 22-year-old Hoerner performed well in 20 games at the MLB level last season, slashing .282/.305/.436, but the team could decide to give him more time at Triple-A with a number of experienced options on the roster. It should only be a matter of time, however, before Hoerner is raking at Wrigley Field.