CINCINNATI – The Cubs are getting a big boost back in their lineup as they activated second baseman Nico Hoerner from the 10-day injured list before Sunday’s series finale against the Reds. Hoerner was in the starting lineup, playing second base and hitting sixth.
Hoerner’s presence has been missed as he missed 35 games while recovering from a left hamstring strain he sustained on May 26. The Cubs’ second baseman was starting to put together a breakout season and was slashing .338/.405/.432 slash line with seven doubles in 21 games.
It’s been a revolving door at second base since Hoerner went down and the Cubs have had very little production from the position.