The Chicago Cubs announced a six-year contract extension with infielder Nico Hoerner, reported Friday by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal, valued at $141 million, keeps the 28-year-old in Chicago through the 2030s and solidifies his role as a core contributor for the franchise.
Passan noted that the extension ranks among the largest ever for a second baseman and highlighted Hoerner’s all-around value—defense, baserunning, and contact ability—along with his career 21.8 Wins Above Replacement. In 2025, Hoerner posted a 6.3 bWAR across 156 games, hitting .297 with 29 doubles and a 114 OPS+.
ESPN’s Jesse Rogers initially reported the news of the extension, with later details outlining the financial terms and timing. The contract will begin next season as Hoerner finishes a prior three-year deal worth $35 million signed in 2023.
The move continues Chicago’s offseason strategy of extending key players. Hoerner has earned two Gold Glove awards (2023, 2025) and has shown versatility at second base, while MLB Trade Rumors’ Darragh McDonald highlighted his speed (123 stolen bases in four seasons) and overall defense.
Hoerner’s extension follows recent Cubs actions to lock in young talent, including Pete Crow-Armstrong. At 28, Hoerner remains in the prime of his career, with Baseball-Reference projecting another productive season featuring solid batting averages and doubles.
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