Trending Now - Cubs Secure Nico Hoerner With Six-year Contract Extension
WHO:
Nico Hoerner, second baseman for the Chicago Cubs, will turn 29 years old in May 2026.
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson.
Nico Hoerner, second baseman for the Chicago Cubs
Cubs manager Craig Counsell
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer
Alex Bregman, third baseman for the Chicago Cubs
Matthew Boyd, Opening Day starter for the Chicago Cubs
Pete Crow-Armstrong, center fielder for the Chicago Cubs
WHAT:
Hoerner's new six-year contract extension is set to run through the 2032 season.
Hoerner finished the 2025 season with a .345 on-base percentage and a .394 slugging percentage.
Hoerner had a .476 slugging percentage in his final 30 games of the 2025 season and a .419 batting average (13-for-31) with a .973 OPS in the Cubs' eight playoff games.
Hoerner has 123 stolen bases since the start of the 2022 season, with at least 20 in each season.
Hoerner has 32 Defensive Runs Saved since the start of 2023, ranking behind only Andrés Giménez and Brice Turang.
Hoerner has been credited with a total of 17.4 fWAR since the start of 2022.
The Chicago Cubs have agreed to a six-year contract extension with Nico Hoerner.
The financial terms of the contract were not immediately known.
Hoerner finished the 2025 season with a .297 batting average, seven home runs, 29 doubles, four triples, 61 RBIs, and 29 stolen bases.
Hoerner had a 7.6% strikeout rate, ranking third among qualified hitters in the Majors.
Hoerner's 6.2 wins above replacement (bWAR) in 2025 was the highest for a Cubs position player since 2019.
The Cubs also announced a six-year extension with Pete Crow-Armstrong, keeping him with the team through the 2032 season.
WHERE:
Wrigley Field, Chicago, Illinois
WHEN:
The contract extension with Hoerner was agreed upon on March 26th, 2026.
Hoerner was drafted by the Cubs in 2018, 24th overall, and debuted in 2019.
The Cubs lost to the Washington Nationals 10-4 on March 26th, 2026, during their season opener.
WHY:
Hoerner expressed excitement about the opportunity to remain with the Cubs, stating, "We’ve been fortunate to play as a group for a while... to have that opportunity to have gotten better, and to now be in a place where we can really seize that opportunity, is super exciting."
Hoerner expressed confidence in the Cubs' potential for strong teams in the future and a desire to remain with the organization.
The Cubs are looking to build on their previous season's success and improve upon their Wild Card berth and 92-win record from 2025.
HOW:
The Cubs have secured Hoerner's long-term future, locking in another piece of their core alongside Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson.
The Cubs negotiated a contract extension with Hoerner, which was pending a physical examination.
The Cubs have made roster improvements, including signing Alex Bregman and trading for Edward Cabrera.
(UPDATED March 27, 2026 05:33 UTC)
The Chicago Cubs have secured second baseman Nico Hoerner's long-term future with a new six-year contract extension that will run through the 2032 season. Hoerner, who will turn 29 in May, finished the 2025 season with impressive stats, including a .345 on-base percentage and a .394 slugging percentage, and he expressed excitement about continuing to grow with the team. With 123 stolen bases since 2022 and ranking high in defensive metrics, Hoerner is now a key part of the Cubs' core alongside players like Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson.
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 03:53 UTC)
The Chicago Cubs have secured a six-year contract extension with second baseman Nico Hoerner, who finished the 2025 season with impressive stats, including a .297 batting average and 61 RBIs. Alongside Hoerner, the Cubs also announced a six-year extension for center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, ensuring both players will be with the team through the 2032 season. This move comes as the Cubs aim to build on their recent success, having made roster improvements and looking to enhance their performance after a Wild Card berth and 92-win season in 2025.