Nico Hoerner, the Chicago Cubs second baseman, underwent right flexor tendon surgery on October 11, 2023, following the conclusion of the MLB season.

The surgery was performed by Dr. Keith Meister, although the Cubs have not disclosed further details about the procedure.

The Cubs finished the 2023 season with an 83-79 record, marking their fourth consecutive year missing the playoffs.

In the 2023 season, Hoerner played a career-high 151 games, achieving a batting average of .273, along with seven home runs, 48 RBIs, and 31 stolen bases.

Hoerner had an impressive performance in his last 34 games of the season, hitting .346 with 45 hits in 130 at-bats.

His defensive skills were recognized as he was awarded a Gold Glove for his performance in 2023.

In March 2023, Hoerner signed a three-year contract worth $35 million, extending through the 2026 season.

Hoerner was drafted by the Cubs in the first round of the 2018 amateur draft from Stanford University.

Since making his Major League debut in 2019, Hoerner has maintained a career batting average of .278, with 29 home runs, 217 RBIs, and 102 stolen bases over 548 games.