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Nico Hoerner Viewed as "Perfect Fit" for Red Sox?
According to Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic, Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner would be a "perfect fit" for the Boston Red Sox. While the Cubs appear hesitant to move Hoerner in a trade, the Red Sox could offer them a high-end, budding pitcher, which is what they have been seeking on the trade market this offseason. With the Red Sox signing Ranger Suarez earlier this month, they could look to move one of their top emerging arms, Payton Tolle or Connelly Early, in a trade to acquire the second baseman. In 2025, Hoerner posted a strong .297/.345/.394 line with seven home runs and 29 stolen bases. He generated an elite 98th percentile xBA with a 7.6% K%. If Hoerner were to move to Boston, he would see a full-time role at second base, shifting Romy Gonzalez and potentially Kristian Campbell to a utility role.
Source: Jen McCaffrey
Source: Jen McCaffrey
