The weekend and the MLB All-Star break are fast approaching, but there are still a few games to go before fantasy managers have a reprieve from checking in on the latest injury updates. There are plenty of hitters still dealing with bumps and bruises -- and we have the latest update on them all. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Corbin Carroll, Tommy Edman, Dansby Swanson, Jose Altuve, Ketel Marte, and more.This is our weekly edition of fantasy baseball injury updates for hitters as...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) is back at shortstop and is hitting fifth in the batting order on Saturday for the first of two games in London against the division-rival St. Louis Cardinals and right-hander Adam Wainwright. Swanson was held out of Wednesday's lineup as a precaution and had three days off to get right before rejoining the lineup on Saturday. Fantasy managers will want to get the 29-year-old back in their starting lineups, as he has hits in eight of his last 10 ...

X-rays have come back negative on Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson's right wrist after he dealt with swelling following Tuesday's win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Despite the positive news, he will not be in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Pirates, with Nico Hoerner sliding over to shortstop and hitting leadoff and Christopher Morel playing second and hitting third against Pittsburgh left-hander Rich Hill. With off days coming on Thursday and Friday, the Cubs have elected to ...

The MLB season is approaching the midway point, meaning the standings in fantasy baseball leagues are beginning to take shape. However, a flurry of injuries can tank a top contender, while fantasy managers at the bottom of the standings can rise the standings by staying up to date with the latest injury updates and finding adequate replacements. Let's take a look at injured hitters including Bryan Reynolds, Dansby Swanson, Byron Buxton, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Aaron Judge, and more.This is our weekly...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (wrist) is going for X-rays on his right wrist, which is a little swollen after Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Swanson was 0-for-3 in the contest and was also hit by a pitch in the game to drop his season average to .263. He was able to stay in for the entire game, but we won't know more on the severity of his injury until the results of his X-rays come back. For now, fantasy managers should consider him day-to-day. The 29-year-old lost his ...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson went 1-for-2 with a walk in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the San Diego Padres. It was a quiet game for the Cubs' offense, but Swanson was able to up his season average to .276. He had a slow start to the season, with his new team hitting only one home run in April. Swanson has homered five times in his last 30 games to give him six on the year. Swanson has eclipsed 20 home runs in the last three seasons and will look to keep that streak going in his new home in ...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson went 0-for-4 on Friday versus the Philadelphia Phillies, dropping his average to .190 over his last 15 contests. He's only 4-for-29 with one RBI over his last seven games as well. On Saturday, the 29-year-old goes up against Aaron Nola, who Swanson is hitting just .218 with two RBI across 55 at-bats against for his career. The 2022 Gold Glover figures to be a bit of a contrarian shortstop play in DFS settings on Saturday's slate. Fantasy managers in ...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, and two RBI in a 5-1 win over the Washington Nationals on Monday. Swanson ripped a fifth-inning pitch over the left-center field wall for a two-run shot. The homer traveled 389 feet and had an exit velocity of 102.7 MPH. Swanson is now hitting .301 with two homers, 18 runs, nine RBI, and three steals across 103 at-bats for his new team in 2023.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) is returning to the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Swanson exited Tuesday's contest due to tightness in his side, He sat out of Wednesday's contest and the Cubs were off on Thursday. It appears Swanson is feeling good enough to get back in the lineup on Friday. He'll bat second and play shortstop versus right-hander Noah Syndergaard. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups accordingly.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) is not in the starting lineup on Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners. Swanson was pulled early from Tuesday's game after experiencing cramping in his left side. The good news is it doesn't sound serious, and the 29-year-old had four singles in the first five innings before departing prematurely on Tuesday. The Cubs have Thursday off, so fantasy managers should expect Swanson to be back in the lineup on Friday to begin a series against the Los ...