The Chicago Cubs signed second baseman Nico Hoener to a three-year, $35 million extension, according to multiple reports — a small but important step toward the team’s future, writes PWSullivan.
Chicago Cubs left fielder Ian Happ, pitcher Kyle Hendricks, pitcher Marcus Stroman and right fielder Seiya Suzuki.
While it pales in comparison to deals like the eight-year, $100 million extension Ronald Acuña Jr. signed with the Atlanta Braves four years before he was eligible for free agency, it was the Cubs’ first multiyear signing of a prospect since David Bote’s five-year, $15 million extension in 2019. Hoerner was deemed talented enough to take a short-term risk on, but has not proven himself long-term enough to get a megadeal.
Hoerner made the move to second to accommodate Swanson, switching from his preferred and natural position. The transition went smoothly this spring, with Hoerner saying he had no qualms about the change. Happ, who will be a free agent in November, had not received an extension as of Monday night, when he and most of the rest of the roster flew back to Chicago to prepare for Thursday’s season opener at Wrigley Field.
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