There had been speculation here and elsewhere early in the season that Nico Hoerner’s developmental trajectory could see him in Chicago by September. After missing time due to a fractured wrist, however, it appeared as though another trip to the Arizona Fall League would serve as Hoerner’s only action following the MiLB season.
But that was before Javy Báez was diagnosed with a fractured thumb and Addison Russell left Sunday’s game after being beaned in the face. Now without their top two options at shortstop, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune is reporting that the Cubs are expected to promote Hoerner to the big club.