The Cubs’ second baseman, Nico Hoerner, has emerged in trade talks, with President Jed Hoyer exploring the market value of players, though this doesn’t imply an intention to trade Hoerner, who had a standout season with a .297 average and second Gold Glove. While teams like the Braves, Yankees, and Red Sox may show interest, the Cubs may prefer to retain him as a key player and explore extensions or qualifying offers, especially given their lack of a ready replacement.
