Hoerner provided one of the Cubs’ few resident offensive moments, lining a ball to right on a fourth-inning rally attempt that fizzled. His steady contact profile could anchor the middle of Chicago’s lineup as the team searches for consistency, making him a steady fantasy presence when the offense finally wakes up.

Hoerner doubled Suzuki in for an insurance tally in the eighth, capping Chicago’s late rally. His situational power from the middle infield boosts his fantasy appeal in lineups that reward productive at-bats in clutch moments.

Hoerner delivered an important RBI double after Happ’s intentional walk, contributing the Cubs’ insurance run. His hit plate discipline and middle-infield versatility keep him squarely in MLB fantasy conversations as Chicago aims to spark more late-inning offense.

Hoerner, a steady table-setter, posted a 4‐for‐12 mark vs Toronto, highlighting a potential to drive offense in this series. With strong contact skills and run-producing potential, Hoerner is a top DFS target when Chicago faces a Pirates bullpen that's been taxed recently and could yield late‐inning opportunities.

Hoerner logged a key defensive play and contributed in the infield, part of a Cubs crew that battled in the fourth. His presence in the middle infield keeps Chicago competitive while adding steady contributed value for fantasy purposes in deeper leagues.