Swanson went 1-for-4 with an RBI triple, two runs scored, a stolen base and a walk in Tuesday's extra-inning win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson recorded a triple, his first of the campaign, in the first inning to tie the game at 3-3. The veteran shortstop is still off to a slow start in 2025, slashing .180/.231/.360 with four home runs, 13 RBI, 14 runs scored and three stolen bases in 25 games (100 at-bats). However, Swanson entered Tuesday's action with a strong 52.9 percent hard-hit rate and 30.1 percent squared-up rate, per Statcast, so fantasy managers have some reason for optimism moving ahead.

Swanson went 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, a stolen base and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-6 win over Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson first cracked a solo homer off Rangers left-hander Patrick Corbin to get the Cubs on the board in the second inning. The veteran shortstop then put Chicago in front 4-3 with a sacrifice fly in the fourth frame, and he gave the club an 8-6 lead with a two-run single in the eighth. Although Swanson is batting just .226 over 53 at-bats, he's already up to four big flies, 11 RBI, nine runs scored and two steals in 14 outings.

Swanson went 2-for-4 with a walk, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 7-1 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson has his power stroke working lately, as that's now three home runs over his last six games. The shortstop isn't doing much else at the plate, as he's only batting .233, though fantasy managers won't complain about the long balls. Swanson hit 16 home runs last year, and he could fly past that number if he sustains his recent level of performance.

Swanson went 2-for-5 with a home run, a double, a walk, two total runs and three total RBI in Monday's 18-3 thrashing of the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson homered for the second straight game, swatting a solo shot to center field in the first inning. The veteran shortstop plated two additional runs on a sixth-inning double. Following a slow start to the campaign, Swanson has gone 4-for-9 with four RBI over his past two contests.

Swanson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson connected for his first home run of the season against the team that drafted him first overall back in 2015. The shortstop had 16 long balls a year ago, which snapped a three-season streak of hitting at least 20 home runs. If he stays healthy, Swanson should be able to make a run at the 20-homer plateau again in 2025.

Swanson went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Friday's 8-1 loss to the Diamondbacks. He also stole a base.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson is off to a decent start early in the season, as he now has a hit in three of Chicago's first four games, though he's still seeking his first multi-hit effort. The shortstop also recorded his first stolen base of 2025 on Friday. Swanson underwent core muscle surgery in October, but he returned in time for spring training and looks fully healthy to begin the year. He could be primed to once again reach double figures in steals and home runs, something he's done twice over the past three seasons.

Swanson (abdomen) expects to be a full participant in spring training, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic report.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson underwent core muscle surgery in October for an injury which he revealed he'd been dealing with since 2023. However, he is not expected to have any limitations in camp and will be ready to roll for the Cubs' March 18-19 series against the Dodgers in Tokyo.

Swanson underwent surgery to address a core injury in early October, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Going under the knife immediately after the end of the regular season should allow Swanson to return in 2025 without missing any time. The 30-year-old infielder slashed .242/.312/.390 with 16 homers, 66 RBI and 19 steals during his second season in Chicago and is expected to remain the Cubs' everyday shortstop next season.

Swanson is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Luis Vazquez will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Sunday's regular-season finale. Unless he comes in to pinch hit, Swanson will finish the 2024 regular-season with a slash line of .242/.312/.390 with 19 stolen bases, 16 home runs and 66 RBI across 593 plate appearances.

Swanson went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run scored and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-0 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Swanson swiped a bag in the fifth frame and then doubled and scored the game's first run in the eighth. The shortstop is finishing the season strong, hitting safely in eight of his past 10 contests with three multi-hit efforts, five extra-base hits and two steals. On the season, he's batting .242 with 16 home runs, 66 RBI, 82 runs scored and a career-high 19 stolen bases across 593 plate appearances.