NICO HOERNER NEWS

Set to take swings Tuesday Hoerner (oblique) went through fielding drills Monday and is slated to hit in the cage Tuesday, per manager David Ross.

Impact This comes on the heels of Hoerner resuming baseball activities earlier this month, so the infielder is making steady progress as he attempts to return from a right oblique strain he suffered July 29. However, with the Cubs not in playoff contention, they figure to take things slowly with the 24-year-old in an effort to make sure he's fully healthy heading into the 2022 season.

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Miley scheduled to start for Cincinnati against Chicago

The Reds will send Wade Miley to the mound Monday and the Cubs will give Justin Steele the start

AUGUST 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs to visit the Miami Marlins

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Sunday while the Marlins have yet to announce who will take the mound

AUGUST 15, 2021 • Associated Press

Thompson expected to start as Marlins host the Cubs

The Marlins will roll out Zach Thompson to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Zach Davies the start

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Luzardo scheduled to start as Miami hosts Chicago

The Marlins will send Jesus Luzardo to the mound Friday and the Cubs will give Adbert Alzolay the start

AUGUST 13, 2021 • Associated Press

Woodruff scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

The Brewers will start Brandon Woodruff on Thursday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle Hendricks

AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Burnes scheduled to start for Milwaukee against Chicago

The Cubs are expected to send Jake Arrieta to the mound Wednesday and the Brewers will give Corbin Burnes the start

AUGUST 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Mills expected to start for the Cubs against the Brewers

The Cubs are expected to send Alec Mills to the mound Tuesday and the Brewers will give Aaron Ashby the start

AUGUST 10, 2021 • Associated Press

Mills expected to start as Chicago hosts Milwaukee

The Brewers will start Freddy Peralta on Monday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Alec Mills

AUGUST 9, 2021 • Associated Press

Davies expected to start as Cubs host the White Sox

The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Sunday and the Cubs are expected to counter with Zach Davies

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against the White Sox

The Cubs will send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Saturday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the start

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against the White Sox

The Cubs will send Adbert Alzolay to the mound Saturday and the White Sox plan to give Carlos Rodon the start

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Lynn, White Sox to take on Hendricks, Cubs

The White Sox will start Lance Lynn on Friday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Kyle Hendricks

AUGUST 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Resumes baseball activities Hoerner (oblique) participated in baseball activities Thursday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Hoerner has been on the 10-day IL for a week, but he did running/agility drills and played catch ahead of Thursday's game against the Rockies. The 24-year-old isn't believed to be particularly close to returning, but his return to baseball activities is a step in the right direction.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mills, Cubs to take on Gray, Rockies

The Cubs will start Alec Mills on Wednesday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Jon Gray

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Davies expected to start for the Cubs against Rockies

The Cubs will start Zach Davies on Tuesday while the Rockies are expected to counter with Kyle Freeland

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Alzolay expected to start for the Cubs against Nationals

The Cubs will start Adbert Alzolay on Sunday and the Nationals are expected to counter with Erick Fedde

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Chicago to visit Washington Saturday

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Saturday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will get the start

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Chicago Cubs to visit the Washington Nationals

The Cubs will start Trevor Williams on Friday while the Nationals have yet to decide who will take the mound

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Votto homers in record 6th game in row as Reds beat Cubs 7-4

Joey Votto has set a Cincinnati Reds franchise record by homering in six consecutive games

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Placed on injured list Hoerner was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain Thursday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Hoerner suffered an oblique injury while attempting to check his swing Wednesday, and he'll be unavailable for at least 10 days. The Cubs called up Sergio Alcantara to serve as infield depth, but David Bote will likely work as the primary second baseman while the 24-year-old is sidelined.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Hoerner (oblique) isn't starting Thursday's game against Cincinnati.

Impact Hoerner exited Wednesday's loss to the Reds due to right oblique tightness, and he'll be unable to return to the lineup Thursday. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but David Bote will start at second base and bat eighth.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Votto extends power surge, Reds roll past Cubs 8-2

Joey Votto homered twice for the second consecutive day, going deep in his fifth straight game to match a Cincinnati record as the Reds beat the Chicago Cubs 8-2

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Dealing with oblique tightness Hoerner was removed from Wednesday's game against the Reds with right oblique tightness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Hoerner was pulled from the game in the seventh inning after appearing to injure himself while attempting to check a swing. It's unclear how severe the issue may be, though it appears that a stint on the injured list is possible.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with apparent side injury Hoerner exited Wednesday's game in the seventh inning with an apparent side injury, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Hoerner reportedly grabbed his right side after attempting to check his swing on a strikeout earlier in the game, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com. The severity of the injury remains unclear. Meanwhile, Kris Bryant took over at shortstop, his second career appearance at the position.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE