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 ...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) left Tuesday's game against the Seattle Mariners prematurely with an apparent left side injury. However, after the game, manager David Ross told reporters he was dealing with cramps and isn't that concerned that the 29-year-old will miss a lot of time, as per Meghan Montemurro. Swanson was a big addition in the offseason for the Cubs, and so far, he's been more than what they paid for, slashing .400/.467/.450 with 10 runs, five RBI, and a stolen base,...

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (side) left the game on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners with left side tightness. Swanson departed the contest in the sixth inning, but he also had four singles before leaving, becoming the second Cubs player to have four hits in the first five innings of a game in the last 15 years. Nico Hoerner moved over to shortstop and Nick Madrigal entered the game to play second base. Hopefully, Swanson's injury doesn't require a trip to the injured list, as ...

After an impressive 2022 campaign, shortstop Dansby Swanson was only bound to receive a considerable sum of money. He settled with the the Chicago Cubs on a seven-year, $177 million deal which was his first jersey swap since going pros. Swanson had one of the best years in his career, and it doesn't go unnoticed that he played all 162 games. He compiled a career-high 6.4 WAR and blasted 25 HRs with a .776 OPS with the Braves in 2022. There's a good chance that Swanson's bat may not be as ...

The Chicago Cubs and free shortstop Dansby Swanson agreed to a seven-year, $177 million contract on Saturday. The 28-year-old lands in Chicago after the Braves, Red Sox and Dodgers expressed interest in singing the shortstop. He is coming one of the best seasons in his career, slashing .277/.329/.447 with 25 home runs, 96 RBI, 99 runs, and 18 stolen bases over 162 games in 2022. The former Atlanta Brave is one of the most reliable shortstops in the game and has played in 160 games in ...