Cubs, Giants Discussing Nico Hoerner Trade

[Matthew Lenz]

It's been a few weeks since we've had any updates on the San Francisco Giants interest of Nico Horner. A recent report suggests that interest may be getting bigger and, with the recent signing of Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs utility infielder is more of a movable asset.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that "the San Francisco Giants are aggressively pursuing a second baseman" and names Hoerner as a target.

Though he logged innings primarily at shortstop in 2025, Hoerner has long been a utility man and can play the Keystone. Not particularly known for his power, Oracle Park would likely sap the little bit that he has, though he is always a threat on the base path. Over seven seasons with the Cubs he has been a slightly above average hitter with a .742 OPS and a 103 wRC+. There's always the possibility that Matt Shaw could be another candidate, though there has been no indication that his name has been brought up in any trade talks with the Giants or otherwise.

Do you think the Cubs should move on from one of Hoerner or Shaw? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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[Cuzi]

If you are "overwhelmed," yes.

I dont see how the Giants overwhelm you, but there are other teams out there that could. Something tells me Logan Webb is not on the table in these discussions.

Edited January 13 by Cuzi

[squally1313]

55 minutes ago, Matthew Lenz said:

Though he logged innings primarily at shortstop in 2025, Hoerner has long been a utility man and can play the Keystone.

This is twice in two days now. Is this just a guy who clearly doesn't follow the Cubs closely at all or we resorting to AI in some weird SEO push?

[chopsx9]

1 hour ago, squally1313 said:

This is twice in two days now. Is this just a guy who clearly doesn't follow the Cubs closely at all or we resorting to AI in some weird SEO push?

Was going to post this yesterday but couldn't be bothered.

I guess if they are not anticipating re-signing him getting something is good?  A little surprised they're not keeping him for this season which you figure is an all in season.

[Tryptamine]

Nico for 2026+draft pick >>>>>>> then the realistic return he'd get back

[Neuby]

Only way this makes sense is if they are going back into Free agency for one of the big bats. I don't see it.

[Irrelevant Dude]

7 minutes ago, Tryptamine said:

Nico for 2026+draft pick >>>>>>> then the realistic return he'd get back

Exactly.  Nico's value to the team alone would be incredibly difficult to replace.  Add in the fact that he has the QO draft pick coming back to the Cubs next year and I just don't see how there is any deal that makes sense.

[CubUgly]

2 hours ago, Matthew Lenz said:

It's been a few weeks since we've had any updates on the San Francisco Giants interest of Nico Horner. A recent report suggests that interest may be getting bigger and, with the recent signing of Alex Bregman, the Chicago Cubs utility infielder is more of a movable asset.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports that "the San Francisco Giants are aggressively pursuing a second baseman" and names Hoerner as a target.

Though he logged innings primarily at shortstop in 2025, Hoerner has long been a utility man and can play the Keystone. Not particularly known for his power, Oracle Park would likely sap the little bit that he has, though he is always a threat on the base path. Over seven seasons with the Cubs he has been a slightly above average hitter with a .742 OPS and a 103 wRC+. There's always the possibility that Matt Shaw could be another candidate, though there has been no indication that his name has been brought up in any trade talks with the Giants or otherwise.

Do you think the Cubs should move on from one of Hoerner or Shaw? Let us know what you think in the comments!

 

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What can they offer that would get our attention to even consider?

[Tangled Up in Plaid]

2 minutes ago, CubUgly said:

What can they offer that would get our attention to even consider?

Logan Webb, lol

[Tryptamine]

12 minutes ago, CubUgly said:

What can they offer that would get our attention to even consider?

That would keep the Cubs from getting worse in 2026? I don' think there's anything.

[ILMindState]

3 team trade:

Cubs get Ketel Marte

DBacks get Bryce Eldridge

Giants get Nico Hoerner

[We Got The Whole 9]

If the Cubs deal him to the Yankees it would be more of a quantity over quality deal but I'd like to see what the Cubs could do with LaGrange. 6'7 250 and throws 103. Threw 120 innings last year. If the Cubs can help him keep improving that BB number he could be a monster. He was really good at A+, could be turning a corner.

[Post Count Padder]

The Giants don't have a great farm system and no one on their MLB roster I'd want in a deal who would actually be available. I'm hoping this is just a "the Giants called, the Cubs said what it would take, the end" kind of thing. 

[Banedon]

[Banedon]

[jersey cubs fan]

2 hours ago, squally1313 said:

This is twice in two days now. Is this just a guy who clearly doesn't follow the Cubs closely at all or we resorting to AI in some weird SEO push?

Can we shut down this thread? How does the comment about mostly playing SS even happen? 

[Stratos]

1 hour ago, jersey cubs fan said:

Can we shut down this thread? How does the comment about mostly playing SS even happen? 

Maybe just meant 2b not SS

[TarzanJoeWallis]

5 minutes ago, Stratos said:

Maybe just meant 2b not SS

Nope. This clearly shows the writer has no idea that Hoerner is a primarily a second baseman:

“Though he logged innings primarily at shortstop in 2025, Hoerner has long been a utility man and can play the Keystone.”

[jersey cubs fan]

6 minutes ago, Stratos said:

Maybe just meant 2b not SS

No, the bot wouldn’t have used that specific phrasing if they meant 2B. 

[Rcal10]

Is there a way a 3 team trade beteeen the Cubs, Red Sox and Dbacks can work?  I am thinking Cubs trade Hoerner and Shaw and end up with Marte and Mayer.  Dbacks maybe get Shaw and Abreu.  Boston gets Hoerner. Maybe something else has to be added somewhere. Honestly I live in Az. and it seems Marte isn’t a great clubhouse influence. It also appears that is important to the Cubs. So even if talent levels are even I am not sure if the Cubs would be interested. Does this type of deal overwhelm the Cubs enough to move Nico? 

[CubUgly]

16 hours ago, Post Count Padder said:

The Giants don't have a great farm system and no one on their MLB roster I'd want in a deal who would actually be available. I'm hoping this is just a "the Giants called, the Cubs said what it would take, the end" kind of thing. 

I honestly can't see any other scenario here - I mean unless as someone else said, unless it's Logan Webb, their prospects don't jump out at you and neither does anyone else as you say.   Some other teams may have something that would move the needle, I just don't think the Giants do?

[Rcal10]

I don’t see anything happening with Nico. But if it did it wouldn’t be until after the convention. I find it hard to believe they would make a trade that will automatically be disliked right before the convention.

[Jason Ross]

Rosenthal floated a Peyton Tolle for Hoerner trade. This kind of a trade would be one I'd have to think heavily about. On one hand, it unquestionably makes the Cubs worse in 2026. Shaw might be a 3 win fWAR 2b, but it's a bit "theoretical". You could probably go find a middle infielder on a $6m deal as a backup, maybe you bring back Willi Castro or something on a 1/$8m or something, but you're a worse team on paper. 

On the other end, I think Peyton Tolle is a stud. A LHP with a 36 K% in Triple-A, big velo and has always had strong walk-against numbers. His fastball is a killer and the Cubs love this kind of arm. And you could be looking at a rotation of the future of Cabrera, Horton, Wiggins and Tolle. Essentially flipping from the "old, low velo" rotation the Cubs had as recently as 2024 to one of extreme youth and velo.

[Dfan25]

5 minutes ago, Jason Ross said:

Rosenthal floated a Peyton Tolle for Hoerner trade. This kind of a trade would be one I'd have to think heavily about. On one hand, it unquestionably makes the Cubs worse in 2026. Shaw might be a 3 win fWAR 2b, but it's a bit "theoretical". You could probably go find a middle infielder on a $6m deal as a backup, maybe you bring back Willi Castro or something on a 1/$8m or something, but you're a worse team on paper. 

On the other end, I think Peyton Tolle is a stud. A LHP with a 36 K% in Triple-A, big velo and has always had strong walk-against numbers. His fastball is a killer and the Cubs love this kind of arm. And you could be looking at a rotation of the future of Cabrera, Horton, Wiggins and Tolle. Essentially flipping from the "old, low velo" rotation the Cubs had as recently as 2024 to one of extreme youth and velo.

I trade Nico for Tolle , Red Sox won’t . 

[Dfan25]

Just reading fans comments in other places . Giants fans think Luis Matos and Whisenhunt would get them Nico . Cubs fans are asking for Logan Webb 😂