Nico Hoerner

And that the Tigers and Red Sox are still involved. If the Astros and Cubs are really battling this out, it's funny that they're also reportedly trying to swing a Ryan Pressly trade that would seemingly help the Astros create some financial flexibility as they try to re-sign their All-Star. If the Cubs were to land Bregman, perhaps they could then trade Nico Hoerner, potentially for bullpen help and/or prospects.

The Cubs have attempted to retool their roster this winter in an effort to get back to the playoffs for the first time in a 162-game season since 2018. As they’ve done so, one of the biggest question marks facing the team this winter has been the status of second baseman Nico Hoerner. The Cubs…

Hoerner (elbow) has not resumed throwing or hitting, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

As the Cubs have attempted to retool their roster in an effort to get back to the playoffs for the first time in a 162-game season since 2018, one of the biggest question marks regarding the club’s roster this winter has been the status of second baseman Nico Hoerner. The Cubs revealed in late October…