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Cubs Reach Six-Year, $141 Million Extension With Nico Hoerner

The reported pact, pending a physical, signals Chicago’s push to secure its up‑the‑middle core for a sustained run.

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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
Another Cubs Extension: Chicago Reportedly Agrees to Deal with Standout 2B Nico Hoerner
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

  • ESPN reported Friday the six-year agreement is worth $141 million, the fourth-largest contract for a second baseman.
  • MLB.com and others say the deal is pending a physical and had not been formally announced by the team as of Saturday.
  • New York Post reporters said the contract includes deferrals that lower its present-day value into the mid-$130 millions.
  • Hoerner, who was set to reach free agency after 2026, is coming off a 2025 career year with a second Gold Glove and a 114 OPS+ built on elite defense and contact.
  • The move follows the Cubs’ official six-year, $115 million extension for Pete Crow-Armstrong on Thursday and complements longer deals for Dansby Swanson and Alex Bregman to define the club’s core.