DANSBY SWANSON NEWS

Takes batting practice Swanson (heel) took batting practice on the field Monday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Swanson was not able to come off the injured list when first eligible over the weekend, but he seems to be close. The shortstop has been on the shelf for the last week-and-a-half with a bruised left heel. It's not clear whether he might need a rehab assignment before being activated.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely won't return Sunday Cubs manager David Ross said Saturday that Swanson (heel) likely won't return from the injured list when first eligible Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Swanson has been on the IL since July 8 with a bruised left heel, and while he's been making steady progress, it will likely be a few more days before he's ready to return. Swanson has been able to hit and field grounders, but running is reportedly the main thing holding him back at this point.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs put shortstop Dansby Swanson on 10-day injured list with hope of minimum stint NEW YORK — The Chicago Cubs and shortstop Dansby Swanson are playing it safe with his injury.

JULY 8, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Cubs place shortstop Dansby Swanson on 10-day IL with bruised left foot

The Chicago Cubs placed Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a bruised left foot.

JULY 8, 2023

Cubs place shortstop Dansby Swanson on 10-day injured list with bruised left foot

The Chicago Cubs placed Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list Saturday because of a bruised left foot and anticipate it will be a short absence for their All-Star shortstop

JULY 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs place SS Dansby Swanson (heel) on injured list The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a left heel contusion

JULY 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lands on injured list Swanson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left heel contusion Saturday.

Impact Swanson hadn't played since leaving Wednesday's game against the Brewers due to the injury. The Cubs can backdate his stay on the injured list by two days, and between that and the All-Star break, he might only miss four more games. He'll be eligible to return July 16. Miles Mastrobuoni was called up to take his place on the roster.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dansby Swanson: Chicago Cubs SS pulls out of All-Star Game Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson decided to pull out of next week's All-Star Game in Seattle as he deals with a bruised left heel.

JULY 8, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Remains out of lineup Swanson (heel) is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Yankees.

Impact Swanson will remain out of the lineup for a second straight game after injuring his left heel Wednesday against the Brewers. Nico Hoerner will take over at shortstop while Christopher Morel draws the start at second base and bats fifth in the series opener with New York.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with heel contusion Swanson (heel) is not in the lineup Thursday versus the Brewers.

Impact Swanson was lifted from Wednesday's game after suffering a left heel contusion when he planted awkwardly on the first base bag in the fifth inning. The hope is that he will be able to return for Friday's series opener at Yankee Stadium. Nico Hoerner is starting at shortstop and batting second for the Cubs in Thursday's series finale at American Family Field in Milwaukee.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Mooney: All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson left... - The Athletic All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson left tonight’s game with a left heel contusion. Cubs manager David Ross is already planning to keep Swanso...

JULY 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Battling bruised heel Swanson was removed from Wednesday's game against the Brewers with a left heel contusion, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Swanson was removed during the seventh inning of Wednesday's contest, and his left heel is confirmed to be the issue. His status for Thursday's game is unclear, but he likely isn't facing an extended absence. The 29-year-old infielder is 4-for-22 with a home run and eight strikeouts since the beginning of July.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed early Swanson was pulled from Wednesday's game against the Brewers in the seventh inning, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's unclear why Swanson was removed from the game, but the Cubs will likely provide an update in the near future. The 29-year-old shortstop is slashing .258/.343/.409 this season and was 0-for-3 before exiting Wednesday's contest.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Clubs 10th homer Swanson went 2-for-6 with a solo home run and three strikeouts during Tuesday's 7-6 win over the Brewers.

Impact The 29-year-old has struck out five times through the first two games of the series in Milwaukee, but in his other six plate appearances he's gone 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, a walk and three runs. Swanson has a .759 OPS with 10 long balls through 81 games this season -- four of which have come in his past 15 contests -- and he'll need to pick up the pace if he's going to reach 25 homers for the third straight year.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As Cubs struggle, their All-Star trio shows how it looks when things go right It's not all bad for the Cubs, who are sending Justin Steele, Marcus Stroman and Dansby Swanson to Seattle for the All-Star Game.

JULY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hits ninth home run Swanson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

Impact Swanson took Philadelphia starter Aaron Nola deep in the fourth inning, giving him three home runs over his past nine games and nine total for the season. The recent power surge is promising, though the shortstop remains off the pace of the 25 home runs he swatted last year and the 27 he popped in 2022, both with Atlanta.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes deep in London Swanson went 2-for-3 with two walks, a two-run home run and two total runs scored in Saturday's win over the Cardinals.

Impact Swanson delivered a strong effort in the first of two games for the Cubs in London. The shortstop batted fifth, which has been his typical lineup spot the past few weeks. Swanson has done well in this stretch, batting .292 over his past 12 games with two home runs and seven RBI. He's batting .268 for the season with a .770 OPS.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ian Happ homers twice as Cubs top Cardinals 9-1 in MLB's return to London

Ian Happ, Justin Steele and Dansby Swanson helped the Cubs beat the Cardinals, 9-1, in MLB's return to the British capital.

JUNE 24, 2023

Returns for London series Swanson (wrist) is starting at shortstop and hitting fifth Saturday against the Cardinals, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Swanson was held out of Wednesday's game against the Pirates, but after three days off he is able to return to the lineup. He has at least one hit in eight of his last 10 starts and will take his customary spot in the heart of the Cubs' lineup.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs hitting their stride as they prepare to play Cardinals in London Series

The Cubs still have the potential to contend this season, thanks to the work of key veterans Marcus Stroman, Ian Happ, Dansby Swanson and Dr...

JUNE 22, 2023

X-rays negative on wrist Swanson (wrist) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Pirates, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Swanson suffered an apparent right wrist injury in Tuesday's 4-0 win and underwent X-rays, which came back negative, so he can be considered day-to-day. With the Cubs heading to London to face the Cardinals in their next contest Saturday, the team will be able to give the 29-year-old a few days of rest before reevaluating his availability. Nico Hoerner will slide over to shortstop while Christopher Morel handles second base and bats third as Chicago looks to complete the sweep over Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Cunningham: Three Braves deserve to start in All-Star Game ATLANTA — Six Braves players were on the National League’s All-Star team in 2022. Three of them won’t represent the team this year. Dansby S...

JUNE 20, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tallies three hits in win Swanson went 3-for-4 with a walk, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's 10-6 win over the Pirates.

Impact For the fifth straight game, Swanson batted fifth, and he's now batting .286 during this stretch. The Cubs have moved Mike Tauchman up in the order with Swanson moving down. It could allow the shortstop to collect more RBI moving forward, though he may score fewer runs. Either way, his fantasy value hinges on his ability to make consistent contact at the plate, which Swanson is certainly capable of.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Swanson sparks 6-run 6th, Cubs rally to beat Pirates 10-6

Dansby Swanson started Chicago’s six-run sixth inning with a hit, then capped the rally with an RBI single as the Cubs overcame a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10...

JUNE 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two hits in victory Swanson went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in Tuesday's 11-3 victory over the Pirates.

Impact Swanson hustled out an infield single in the sixth inning to drive in his lone run. The 29-year old has logged just two extra-base hits in the month of June, and has failed to homer in 10 straight contests. Swanson is still looking to find his form this year after inking a seven-year, $177 million dollar contract in the offseason.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE