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Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. lesson gives Cubs another reason to appreciate Nico Hoerner

The Chicago Cubs have the second base position under lock with Nico Hoerner, which will keep them from making a Jazz Chisolm mistake in free agency.

By Pat Ragazzo · Cubbies Crib

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Pat Ragazzo argues the Cubs should appreciate Nico Hoerner rather than pursuing pending free agent Jazz Chisholm Jr.
The Chicago Cubs previously secured Hoerner with a six-year, $141 million contract extension in March.
Chisholm struggled during the 2026 season before being benched during the Yankees' ALDS sweep by the Rays.

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Pat Ragazzo of Cubbies Crib argues that the Chicago Cubs should appreciate second baseman Nico Hoerner even more following the New York Yankees' struggles with upcoming free agent Jazz Chisholm Jr. Ragazzo writes that Chicago avoids the temptation of pursuing Chisholm this offseason because the club already signed Hoerner to a six-year, $141 million contract extension in March.

The article highlights Chisholm's underwhelming 2026 campaign, a benching in the ALDS against the Tampa Bay Rays, and postseason defensive miscues. Ragazzo believes Hoerner provides Chicago with reliable everyday consistency and accountability that the Yankees lacked with Chisholm.

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Yankees’ Jazz Chisholm Jr. lesson gives Cubs another reason to appreciate Nico Hoerner

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