The Chicago Cubs’ second baseman, Nico Hoerner, has secured his future with the team by signing a six-year, $141 million contract extension. This agreement, according to sources, represents the fourth-largest contract in history for a second baseman, solidifying Hoerner, 28, in the franchise until the 2030s.
Hoerner had an outstanding season in 2025, leading all second basemen in fWAR with 4.8, a career high. His offensive performance included a batting average of .297, seven home runs, 29 stolen bases, and 61 RBIs. In addition, he proved to be an effective hitter with runners in scoring position, recording a .371 average in those situations.
His performance earned him the Gold Glove as the National League’s second baseman and a position in the voting for the Most Valuable Player (MVP), where he finished in 19th place. In the postseason, Hoerner maintained his high level, batting .419 and contributing to the Cubs’ arrival at the National League Division Series.
Selected in the 24th position of the 2018 draft, Hoerner had previously signed a three-year, $35 million extension with Chicago before the 2024 season. This agreement was scheduled to expire after this year, which would have made him a free agent for the first time.
With this new extension, Hoerner joins Alex Bregman, Dansby Swanson, and Pete Crow-Armstrong as fundamental pillars of the team in the future.
Hoerner’s evolution has been constant, culminating in a solid offensive season in 2025. His strikeout percentage decreased to a career low of 7.6%, with only 49 strikeouts all season. He also reached career highs in WRC+ and OPS+, solidifying himself as the team’s most consistent hitter in crucial moments.
