There was some good news tonight about a Cubs fan favorite.
Second baseman Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a three-year, $35 million contract extension, sources tell ESPN. Deal buys out one year of free agency, but Hoerner still will hit the market at 29. Final two arbitration years priced ~$15M and FA year at ~$20M.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 28, 2023
Hoerner, the Cubs’ first-round pick in the 2018 MLB Draft, had previously agreed to a $2.525 million deal for this year, his first year of arbitration.