While the Cubs are in Japan, Nico Hoerner will continue to get in work via minor-league games, according to manager Craig Counsell.

Now that the Cubs have clarity on second baseman Nico Hoerner’s injury timeline, third baseman Matt Shaw’s outlook is the missing piece in their infield pictur

Nico Hoerner, who went down with a flexor tendon injury last year, is still recovering from surgery and won’t make it to Tokyo. However, it seems he might be ready for Opening Day stateside. So, perhaps it isn’t truly bad news;