Hoerner, who was sent down to the alternate site in South Bend, Ind., despite being a Gold Glove finalist at second in 2020 and having a productive spring training, said Saturday that he was “surprised” at the demotion but felt he did whatever he could to make the team.
A day off for Javier Báez gives Nico Hoerner the start at shortstop for the Chicago Cubs against the Milwaukee Brewers
