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Cubs notes: Nico Hoerner makes impact in and out of lineup, Kyle Hendricks close to return

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Nico Hoerner #2 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting a two RBI double in the top of the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 19, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

PHILADELPHIA – Second baseman Nico Hoerner returned to the top of the Cubs batting order Friday, reinstated from the 10-day IL in a flurry of roster moves.

Hoerner was slashing .303/.348/.395, batting leadoff before straining his hamstring on the base paths. The Cubs delayed putting him on the injured list with the hope that it wouldn’t be necessary.