Nico Hoerner

Quintana showed no signs today of having been a late signing, as his velocity was already up to his 2025 levels. He struck out Nico Hoerner to start the bottom of the first, picked off Alex Bregman after a single and then got Ian Happ to ground out to end his inning.

Shaw's path to regular at-bats in Chicago moving forward will be in a versatile super-utility role following the club's decision to sign third baseman Alex Bregman an keep speedy second baseman Nico Hoerner. The 24-year-old former top prospect was a colossal fantasy disappointment last season but he's talented enough to thrive in a more limited role and rebuild some of his long-term value.

In the aftermath of the Alex Bregman signing, one of the immediate questions was whether it changed how the Cubs would proceed with Nico Hoerner. Bregman pushed second-year infielder Matt Shaw into a utility role, but he'd be capable of stepping in at second base. The Giants, Red Sox and Mariners were among the teams seeking a…

In the aftermath of the Alex Bregman signing, one of the immediate questions was whether it changed how the Cubs would proceed with Nico Hoerner. Bregman pushed second-year infielder Matt Shaw into a utility role, but he'd be capable of stepping in at second base. The Giants, Red Sox and Mariners were among the teams seeking a…