Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner (triceps) has been diagnosed with a "mild/moderate" right triceps strain. He is currently receiving treatment for the injury that's kept him out of the lineup for the last five games. He sustained the injury last weekend and hasn't appeared in a contest since September 11. While he hasn't been placed on the injured list yet, there is still no timetable for his return. He should be considered day-to-day until further notice.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (triceps) underwent an MRI exam on Friday and is meeting with a doctor to go over the results. Hoerner has missed the team's last four games with right triceps tightness and might have to be placed on the injured list. It would be a big blow for fantasy managers, as the 25-year-old has been a solid contributor all year. Hoerner is batting .291/.338/.421 with nine home runs, 49 RBI, 51 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 444 at-bats in 2022. With Hoerner still sidelined, rookie Christopher Morel will start at shortstop and bat ninth against Colorado Rockies right-hander German Marquez on Friday. Morel has 13 long balls in his first MLB season, but there won't be a ton of upside in DFS in the nine-hole.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (triceps) is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Colorado Rockies. Hoerner will miss his fourth straight game this week while dealing with a triceps injury. If he's unable to return to the lineup this weekend, there's a good chance he could land on the injured list, which could end his 2022 season. The 25-year-old is having a solid year in his fourth big-league season, hitting .291/.338/.421 with nine home runs, 49 RBI, 51 runs scored and 18 stolen bases in 444 at-bats. Rookie Christopher Morel is starting at the 6 on Friday and is batting ninth against Rockies right-hander German Marquez. Morel has 13 homers, 38 RBI, 50 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in 335 at-bats, but he'll be a low-upside DFS play in the nine-hole.

Chicago Cubs middle infielder Nico Hoerner is not in the starting lineup on Friday against the Miami Marlins. It will be Hoerner's first game off in the last 27 games, so he'll get a much-needed breather. The 25-year-old has been a solid contributor at the plate for the struggling Cubs, hitting .292/.335/.412 with six home runs, 33 RBI, 33 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 340 plate appearances and 89 games. With Hoerner starting on the bench, rookie Christopher Morel will get the nod at the 6 and hit eighth in the batting order on Friday against Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera. Morel is hitting .260/.333/.455 on the season with nine homers, 29 RBI and nine stolen bases in his first 65 big-league games, but he's gone just 13-for-59 (.220) with no homers and four RBI in 18 games over the last 28 days.

The Chicago Cubs activated infielder Nico Hoerner (ankle) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The team placed catcher Yan Gomes (oblique) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. Hoerner had been sidelined for about two weeks due to a right ankle sprain. He is not in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game, but he is presumably available off the bench. Over 29 games this year, the 25-year-old is slashing .271/.293/.396 with two home runs, two stolen bases, 11 RBI and six runs.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (ankle) is set to run the bases on Saturday. This will be his first base-running workout since landing on the 10-day injured list about a week ago. The 25-year-old is dealing with a right ankle sprain. His move to the injured list was retroactive to Thursday, May 12, so he's eligible to return in just a few days, but it seems unlikely he'll be able to do so. Over 29 games this year, Hoerner is slashing .271/.293/.396 with two home runs, two stolen bases, 11 RBI and six runs.

The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Nico Hoerner (ankle) on the 10-day injured list with a right ankle sprain. Hoerner suffered the injury this past Wednesday and he went on to miss three straight games. His move to the injured list is retroactive to Thursday, May 12. The Cubs activated fellow shortstop Andrelton Simmons (shoulder) from the injured list in a corresponding move. Ildemaro Vargas has started at shortstop for three consecutive games for the team, but Simmons figures to see a good amount of starts over the next week.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (ankle) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He will miss his third straight game after suffering an ankle injury on Wednesday. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, but could end up on the injured list, assuming this issue doesn't get better soon. In the meantime, Ildemaro Vargas will get the start at shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Humberto Castellanos on Sunday.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (ankle) will remain out of the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He has been sidelined since Wednesday after suffering an ankle sprain. The 25-year-old is considered day-to-day, so hopefully he can avoid a trip to the injured list. Hoerner has held his own with the bat, so fantasy managers should continue to believe in him. The hope is that Hoerner will return within the next few days.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (ankle) was forced to exit early during Wednesday's game against the San Diego Padres. He left the game due to right ankle soreness after colliding with the second base umpire. The hope is that Hoener can avoid a trip to the injured list, but the team will do further testing before making that decision. Fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day right now. Fantasy managers will have to check back for more information later in the day.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoernerhas decided to end his season prematurely, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. He was recently activated from the injured list on September 19 after being sidelined since late July due to a right oblique strain. Across just 44 games this season, he slashed .302/.382/.369 with no home runs and five stolen bases. He should be ready to go well before the beginning of Spring Training next year. With Hoerner out, it will likely give Sergio Alcantara extra playing time at shortstop. Alcantara can be ignored in all leagues, as he's a non-factor with the bat, slashing .198/.297/.314 over 85 games this season.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) has been activated from the injured list and will start at shortstop Sunday, batting fifth against Eric Lauer and the Milwaukee Brewers. Hoerner has not played since July 28, when he had reached in seven of his last 11 plate appearances. Hoerner has slashed .313/.388/.388 this season with no homers and three steals in five attempts. He'll need to add some power to his profile to become relevant in shallow fantasy leagues.

Chicago Cubs' second baseman Nico Hoerner (oblique) is expected to be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He has been sidelined since July with a right oblique strain after slashing .319/.388/.388 with three steals, 14 RBI, and 13 runs scored over 39 games this season. The 24-year-old is a speculative add in the final two weeks of the regular season as Hoerner will have an everyday second base role. Fantasy managers should check back on Sunday to ensure Hoerner is in the starting lineup before activating him.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) will be reassessed when he resumes baseball activities later this week, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Hoerner exited a rehab game on Sunday with High-A South Bend as a precaution after he experienced tension in his oblique during an at-bat. He's been out since the end of July with a right oblique strain after slashing .319/.388/.388 with three steals, 14 RBI and 13 runs scored over 39 games this season. Managers should keep an eye out for updates on his condition later on in the week.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) exited his rehab game on Sunday due to increased tension in his right oblique, according to Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Hoerner has been on a rehab assignment while recovering from an oblique strain that has kept him out of action since the end of July. Montemurro reports that Hoerner felt the tension mid at-bat on Sunday, and decided not to risk pushing the issue and play it safe. The team will reassess his condition on Monday. Hoerner has looked solid at the plate in 39 games this year, slashing .319/.388/.388 with three steals, 14 RBI and 13 runs scored. Managers should keep an eye out for further updates on his condition tomorrow.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) is expected to get into some rehab games at the beginning of next week, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The Cubs hope that he will return by the end of August, and he should have a spot in the starting lineup given their depleted roster. Hoerner, who has been on the injured list since July 29, has slashed .313/.388/.388 with no home runs and three stolen bases in 39 games this season. Even with his high average, he's no more than a deep league option who can some provide steals, with his batting average likely to normalize towards his career .275 mark.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) was able to play catch again on Wednesday. He has been sidelined since late July, but is slowly making his way back to the Cubs roster. The hope is that Hoerner is ready to return to the MLB roster by the end of August. He'll likely slide into a starting spot right away in Chicago. Hoerner is hitting .313/.388/.388 with 14 RBI in 152 plate appearances this season. It's unlikely that Hoerner has any value outside of NL-only formats.

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities on Thursday. He's been sidelined since last Wednesday with a right oblique strain. The 24-year-old is "still ways off from a return" but is trending in the right direction. Hoerner came off the bench and slashed .313/.388/.388 with three steals, 14 RBI, and 13 runs scored before landing on the injured list. David Bote will continue to handle second-base duties while Hoerner is sidelined. Bote is hitting .201 with six homers and 28 RBI this season and is mainly an option in NL-Only league formats.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (oblique) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Thursday with a right oblique strain, according to MLB.com's injury tracker. Hoerner exited Wednesday's game after he was seen grabbing at his side following a swing in the seventh inning. He becomes the latest in a series of oblique strains that have been seen across the league this year, and as we've seen with other players, it's hard to predict just how much time he will miss from this issue. Over 39 games this year, Hoerner is slashing .313/.388/.388 with three steals, 14 RBI and 13 runs scored. Hoerner was primarily a bench bat for the Cubs, and while he's out, the Cubs have recalled Sergio Alcantara to fill his spot on the bench.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Nico Hoerner (oblique) left Wednesday's game versus the Cincinnati Reds with right oblique tightness, according to Cubs' manager David Ross. Hoerner grabbed his right side after a check swing during the seventh inning. Outfielder Kris Bryant moved to shortstop while outfielder Ian Happ took over left field to begin the eighth inning during the Reds' 8-2 victory. Hoerner replaced Javy Baez (heel) at shortstop in the lineup on Wednesday and appears doubtful to play in the series finale on Thursday. Infielder Matt Duffy would be a candidate to fill in at short should both Baez and Hoerner be unavailable.