What Andrelton Simmons Signing Means for Cubs Infield

The Cubs agreed to a one-year deal with Simmons Friday.

The Cubs entered the winter in need of a bonafide everyday shortstop after last summer’s trade of Javy Báez, never mind the fact they have three pitch-to-contact starters atop their rotation.

The Cubs seem to have Nick Madrigal slotted in at second base, and before the Simmons addition, Nico Hoerner was in line to get everyday reps at shortstop. They have also talked about Hoerner playing multiple positions in 2022, and he prepared as such this winter. When Simmons plays short and Madrigal second, Hoerner could see time in center field. If Madrigal needs a day to rest his legs — he’s coming off a season-ending hamstring injury that required surgery — he could DH, with Hoerner playing second as Simmons’ double play partner.

You also can’t rule out Hoerner playing at least some short, with Madrigal at second, even after the Simmons signing.

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