Cubs and second baseman Nico Hoerner finalize their $141 million, 6-year deal
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs have finalized their new contract with Nico Hoerner, a $141 million, six-year deal that establishes the second baseman as a key player for the franchise. The team announced the move on Sunday and planned a news conference with Hoerner after its series finale against Washington. The contract runs through the 2032 season.
There is at least some deferred money in the deal. The long-term contract for Hoerner comes after All-Star center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong agreed to a $115 million, six-year deal . The Cubs announced Crow-Armstrong’s contract after Thursday’s 10-4 loss to the Nationals on opening day.
The 28-year-old Hoerner was selected in the first round of the 2018 amateur draft out of Stanford. He is starting his last season under a $35 million, three-year contract that was finalized in March 2023. Hoerner was a key performer last year as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
He batted . 297 with seven homers, 61 RBIs and 29 steals in a career-best 156 games. Hoerner also won his second Gold Glove.
He hit . 419 (13 for 31) in the playoffs in 2025 with a . 424 on-base percentage and a .