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Cubs questions entering camp: Will Nico Hoerner be the Opening Day second baseman?

NBC Sports Chicago is evaluating some of the most pressing Cubs questions entering spring training. Next up: Will Nico Hoerner be the Opening Day second baseman?

The Cubs look set to return largely the same roster from last season, but they still have a few things to figure out this spring. For one, who's the starting second baseman?

Second base was a weak spot for the Cubs last season. Eight players combined for a .220/.301/.383 (.684 OPS) slash line — all team lows — as they struggled to replace Ben Zobrist’s production during his stint on the restricted list.