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Cubs, Nico Hoerner Agree to Six-Year Extension Pending Physical

The reported deal signals Chicago’s push to secure its up‑the‑middle core after Pete Crow‑Armstrong’s extension.

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Another Cubs Extension: Chicago Reportedly Agrees to Deal with Standout 2B Nico Hoerner
Oct 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) reacts after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the NLDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Mar 26, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (4) grabs dirt as he enters the field with teammates for an Opening Day game against the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported Thursday evening, hours after the Cubs’ 10-4 Opening Day loss, that Hoerner agreed to a six-year extension pending a physical, with no financial terms disclosed and no team announcement.
  • The agreement would remove the 28-year-old from the upcoming 2026 free-agent class, where he was set to reach the open market for the first time.
  • Hoerner is coming off a 2025 season with a .297 average, 29 steals, a second Gold Glove at second base, and a career-best 6.2 WAR that underscored his value.
  • The move follows this week’s six-year deal for center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and aligns with longer commitments to shortstop Dansby Swanson and third baseman Alex Bregman.
  • ESPN first cited sources on the agreement, with MLB.com and local outlets confirming through their own sourcing, a typical step before a physical clears and contract details become public.