It’s the offseason, which means trade rumors regarding Nico Hoerner are inevitable. Every winter, there are talks about whether it’s wise for the Cubs to move their second baseman. He’s become one of the most underrated players in baseball, so the idea that people think it’s wise to move him is less than shocking.
Hoerner is a staple of the Cubs’ elite defense, winning his second Gold Glove Award in 2025. He totalled 14 outs above average (OAA) and a fielding run value of 12, both of which were twice as high as any other second baseman in the game.