Recently, the New York Yankees won their first World Series since 2009. After outfielder Juan Soto left via free agency, general manager Brian Cashman has been working hard to bolster the roster. Is Nico Hoerner of the Chicago Cubs his next target? New York has made progress this winter, but there is still one clear area that needs improvement.
There is a void on the right side of the infield after second baseman Gleyber Torres agreed to a one-year, $15 million contract with the Detroit Tigers. The Bombers will want a replacement keystone if they choose to retain Jazz Chisholm Jr. at third base. Hoerner had been mentioned by the Yankees in the rumour mill earlier this winter.
According to reports, they have also expressed interest in trying to get rid of starting pitcher Marcus Stroman. Could Cashman trade him for Hoerner and send him to the Cubs? Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report suggested the following fictitious agreement: Nico Noerner, second base, is acquired by the Yankees.
The Cubs are given cash, shortstop Roderick Arias, infielder Oswaldo Cabrera, and right-handed pitcher Marcus Stroman. It is acknowledged that this is a stretch from the Cubs’ point of view. Going from Hoerner to Cabrera on the infield would be a downgrade, and they’re not hurting for prospects,” Rymer wrote. “On the plus side, they would have an incredible starting five if Stroman were to join Shōta Imanaga, Matthew Boyd, Jameson Taillon, and Justin Steele.
The Cubs haven’t won the NL Central crown since the 2020 season was cut short, but a team like that could.” Hoerner, who won a Gold Glove Award for Chicago in 2023, has a three-year, $35 million contract that runs through 2026. Spotrac projects that he will make $11.5 million in 2025 and $12 million in 2026.
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