The Chicago Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner have agreed to a six-year contract extension worth $141 million, according to reports from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic and Jeff Passan of ESPN.
The deal represents a massive long-term commitment to the 26-year-old infielder, marking the fourth-largest total guarantee ever given to a second baseman in Major League Baseball history. Hoerner now sits behind only Robinson Cano ($240 million), Marcus Semien ($175 million), and Jose Altuve ($163.5 million) for the largest contracts ever signed at the position.
Since making his debut with the franchise, Hoerner has evolved into a cornerstone of the Cubs roster, providing elite defense and a high-contact approach at the plate. This extension ensures that the Chicago Cubs keep one of their primary homegrown talents in the fold as they look to stabilize their middle infield for the foreseeable future. The move follows a series of aggressive roster moves by the front office to return the franchise to postseason contention in the NL Central.
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