Hoerner's Neck Issue: Cubs' Key Player's Status

0:00It's May 1st. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI following the season in real time. Chicago Cubs pulled off a 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, but star-second-based Maniko Herner had to exit early with tightness in his neck. He's listed as day-to-day after the issue popped up before the game even started. Herner kicked things off strong with the lead off double in the first inning, and scored on Michael Bush's two-run single. So by the second, his neck locked up on the left side, so Matt Shaw pinched hit and stayed in at second base. Cold weather at Rigglyfield, around 44 degrees with wind blowing in, might have played a factor. Fans in the team hate seeing this, especially since Herner's been on fire this season. The two-time goal-gloved winners hitting point 29-7, with four homers, 26 RBI's, and seven steals over 32 games. Roger Craig Council called him fun to watch, and said his game's getting even better. Council described it as a muscle issue.

1:00Herner couldn't throw or turn his head out there. They got him treatment right away, and the skipper expects him back in a day or two. Keep an eye on Herner as the Cubs push forward, a guy this key can't sit long.