According to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, the Yankees have once again checked in on Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner.
Sources: Yankees reached out to the Cubs about infielder Nico Hoerner after the Alex Bregman signing and have legitimate interest
— Pat Ragazzo (@ragazzoreport) January 11, 2026
Trade rumors surrounding Hoerner are inevitable every offseason, but they make more sense after the Cubs signed Alex Bregman on Saturday. Adding Bregman leaves Matt Shaw without a spot in the everyday lineup. If Hoerner is traded, the Cubs could theoretically move Shaw to second base to fill Hoerner’s spot.