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Maddie Lee

No position battle: Why Nico Hoerner will be Cubs’ primary shortstop

The Cubs reinstated shortstop Nico Hoerner from the IL (right ankle sprain) on Wednesday. (AP Photos)

CINCINNATI — Cubs middle infielders Nico Hoerner and Andrelton Simmons are lined up to play side-by-side for the first time after the team activated Hoerner from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

So for the first time this season, manager David Ross had to answer a question about who will play shortstop when the two share the field. The 25-year-old Hoerner, who impressed to start the season, or Simmons, a four-time Gold Glover?

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