Dansby Swanson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sitting second game Swanson is not in the lineup for the second game of Friday's doubleheader versus the Red Sox.

Impact Swanson went 0-for-4 with a run scored in the first game of the twin bill. Nico Hoerner will shift over to shortstop, and Pedro Ramirez will get the start at second base for the Cubs.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Safe! ... and safe again! Cubs narrowly escape logjam as 2 runners score at same time Henry Rowengartner may have well been playing for the Cubs on Friday, because the synchronized slides from Michael Busch and Dansby Swanson...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Caleb Durbin nabs Matt Shaw at the plate | 09/25/2026 Dansby Swanson reaches on a fielder's choice out, third baseman Caleb Durbin to catcher Mickey Gasper. Matt Shaw out at home. Michael Busch...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs earned second straight playoffs trip

On a milestone afternoon for Pete Crow-Armstrong, the Chicago Cubs earned their second straight trip to the playoffs

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Marlins prevent Cubs from clinching a playoff spot again with a 3-2 victory

Kyle Stowers homered and the Miami Marlins prevented the Chicago Cubs from clinching a playoff berth for the second straight night with a 3-2 victory Wednesday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Drives in two Wednesday Swanson went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Swanson plated all of Chicago's runs in the narrow loss, though he was hoping for more when he came up with a runner on in the bottom of the ninth inning but flew out. The shortstop has played in four games since returning from about a month on the injured list due to an oblique strain, and he's gone 4-for-15 with a home run and three RBI. Swanson may get a break as soon as the Cubs officially clinch a playoff spot, but he should play every day once the postseason rolls around, so long as he remains fully healthy.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Receiving Sunday off Swanson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact The veteran shortstop started the first two games of the series after being reinstated from the injured list Friday, so it's likely just a rest day for him after going 3-for-7 with a solo homer in those contests. Nico Hoerner is taking Swanson's place at shortstop, which opens up the keystone for Pedro Ramirez.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in second game back Swanson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Reds.

Impact Playing in his second game back since returning from the injured list, Swanson popped his 19th home run of the season in the ninth inning. The shortstop missed about a month with an oblique strain, though he still has time to record his second straight 20-homer campaign and fifth of his MLB career. While the Cubs figure to ease Swanson back into action to a degree, he should still play frequently during the last week of the regular season with the team fighting for a playoff spot.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Boyd ends 6-start winless streak, Cubs beat Reds 5-2 to close on playoff berth

Matthew Boyd ended a six-start winless streak, Dansby Swanson hit his first home run since coming off the injured list and the Chicago Cubs moved closer to their second straight pl...

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Officially reinstated from IL The Cubs activated Swanson (oblique) from the 10-day injured list Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact He had been sidelined since mid-August with a Grade 2 left oblique strain. Swanson did not go out on a rehab assignment, but he participated in a simulated game at Wrigley Field earlier this week to clear the path for his return. He will take back over at shortstop for the Cubs, with Nico Hoerner returning to his familiar second base.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Crow-Armstrong homers twice, Imanaga shines as Cubs beat Braves 8-4

Pete-Crow Armstrong hit his 43rd and 44th homers and broke the Chicago Cubs’ record for left-handers, and Shota Imanaga allowed a run in six innings in an 8-4 victory over the Atla...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Swanson's rehab pushed back by rainout; Miller to return in 2027 CHICAGO – The Cubs pieced together a schedule for Dansby Swanson that included a brief stint with Triple-A Iowa and a return to the big leag...

SEPTEMBER 15 • MLB.COM

Dansby Swanson Could Throw a Twist Into Cubs-Phillies Wild Card Race The top National League Wild Card spot has't been determined and another big variable is coming into the mix.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Cubs Return Plans Set for Dansby Swanson, And It Comes at Perfect Time The Chicago Cubs have been without one of their top players for weeks. Dansby Swanson was thrown onto the IL with an oblique strain on Augus...

SEPTEMBER 11 • SI.COM

Cubs hope to have shortstop Dansby Swanson back from oblique injury in a week

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson could be back in the team’s lineup in a week, manager Craig Counsell said before Friday’s game with Pittsburgh

SEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press

One week away from activation Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Friday that the team plans to activate Swanson (oblique) from the 10-day injured list prior to its Sept. 18-20 series in Cincinnati, Patrick Mooney...

Impact He will have to get through a brief rehab assignment at Triple-A Iowa next week first, but as long as Swanson doesn't encounter any setbacks he will be available for the Cubs' final nine games of the regular season. Swanson has been sidelined mid-August with a Grade 2 left oblique strain.

SEPTEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Shaw returns to the Cubs after a two-month stint on the injured list

Cubs utilityman Matt Shaw has been activated off the injured list after missing the last two months with a left hand sprain

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Cubs bolster SS depth, claim Arias from Mets; transfer Maton to 60-day IL CHICAGO -- With Dansby Swanson currently on the injured list and sidelined for at least the next month, the Cubs’ depth at shortstop has bee...

AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM

Cubs Secure Infield Insurance with Gabriel Arias Waiver Claim, Minor League Signing The Chicago Cubs are on the search for infield depth in the wake of Dansby Swanson's injury. According to the team's transaction log, they h...

AUGUST 19 • SI.COM

Cubs Shortstop Dansby Swanson To Miss About A Month With Left Oblique Strain

The Cubs will be without shortstop Dansby Swanson for as much as a month.

AUGUST 18 • FOX SPORTS

Cubs Shortstop Dansby Swanson To Miss About A Month With Left Oblique Strain

Dansby Swanson Injury Update: Insider discloses $177M Cubs star's diagnosis and return timeline After playing a key role in helping the Atlanta Braves win the World Series in 2021, Dansby Swanson took his talents to Chicago, signing a 7-year, $177 million contract to join the...

AUGUST 17 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Officially placed on 10-day IL The Cubs placed Swanson (oblique) on the 10-day injured list Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Swanson is facing a 4-to-6 week recovery timeline due to a Grade 2 left oblique strain that he suffered during the Cubs' 11-4 loss to the Cardinals. It's possible that Swanson is back with the team during the last week of the regular season, though he may not be cleared to return to major-league action until the postseason, if the Cubs qualify. The Cubs selected Owen Miller's contract from Triple-A Iowa to provide infield depth, but Nico Hoerner figures to be Chicago's everyday shortstop for as long as Swanson is on the shelf.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Dansby Swanson development comes with silver lining for Cubs The Chicago Cubs received an update on shortstop Dansby Swanson after he was placed on the 10-day injured list.

AUGUST 17 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Dansby Swanson's Injury Timeline is Rough, How Will the Cubs Fill His Void? The early word on Dansby Swanson's injury is what most Chicago Cubs fans feared. Jesse Rogers of ESPN reported on Monday afternoon that the...

AUGUST 17 • SI.COM

Facing 4-to-6-week recovery timeline Swanson was diagnosed Monday with a Grade 2 left oblique strain, which typically carries a recovery timeline of 4-to-6 weeks, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The Cubs are expected to officially place Swanson on the 10-day injured list prior to Monday's game against the White Sox after he was forced out of Sunday's 11-4 loss to the Cardinals with the injury. Assuming the projected recovery timeline holds, Swanson won't be available until around mid-September in a best-case scenario, though the Cubs are hopeful that he'll be back to full health in advance of the playoffs. While Swanson is out, Nico Hoerner is expected to settle in as the Cubs' everyday shortstop, and Pedro Ramirez could operate as the primary option at second base until Matt Shaw (hand) is ready to come off the IL.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

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