Nico Hoerner

Chicago Cubs infielder Nico Hoerner will return to the team’s lineup on Wednesday night against the Tampa Bay Rays, less than one week after he was diagnosed with a broken bone in his throwing hand.

Keegan Thompson also helped secure the win, by pitching two scoreless innings, giving up only one walk while striking out three

With spring training still more than a month away and several major free agents remaining unsigned, it’s natural for fans and the media alike to dig deep into stats from the previous year and try to determine who the league’s best players are heading into the next season.