On Friday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will open up their series with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Wrigley Field.
They had an off day on Thursday following a three-game series with the San Diego Padres in California.
Dansby Swanson left Tuesday’s game in the second inning (and did not play on Wednesday).
Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs in action as he runs the bases against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
For Friday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.
Fantasy Pros wrote: “CHC Cubs Lineup 05/01 1. Nico Hoerner 2B 2. Moises Ballesteros DH 3. Alex Bregman 3B 4. Ian Happ LF 5. Seiya Suzuki RF 6. Michael Busch 1B 7. Carson Kelly C 8. Pete Crow-Armstrong CF 9. Dansby Swanson SS”
Swanson will be back in action.
He is batting .214 with 21 hits, six home runs, 23 RBI’s, 23 runs and two stolen bases in his first 30 games of the 2026 season.
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on April 24, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Cubs Ahead Of D-Backs Series
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against Team Italy during the second inning of a World Baseball Classic exhibition game at Sloan Park on March 03, 2026 in Mesa, Arizona.
The Cubs are off to a solid start to the 2026 season with 19-12 record in 31 games.
They are 11-5 in the 16 games they have played at Wrigley Field.
In their series with the Padres, the Cubs took two out of three games.
Sammy Lunch of Chicago Sports Nation wrote: “The Diamondbacks come to Wrigley for three games this weekend. Cubs who have had success against the Diamondbacks: – Alex Bregman: .235/.336/.443 – Michael Busch: .314/.417/.490 – Miguel Amaya: .343/.361/.514 Let’s win a series.”
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs tosses his bat after drawing a walk during the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game four of the National League Division Series at Wrigley Field on October 09, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Swanson is in his fourth year playing for the Cubs after a fantastic run with the Atlanta Braves.
The 2021 World Series Champion helped the Cubs make the NLDS last season.
He is a two-time All-Star (and two-time Gold Glove winner).
D-Backs Ahead Of Cubs
GettyNolan Arenado #28 of the Arizona Diamondbacks bats against the Toronto Blue Jays during the MLB game at Chase Field on April 19, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Blue Jays defeated the Diamondbacks 10-4.
The Diamondbacks enter the day as the third-place team in the National League West with a 16-14 record in 30 games.
They are 7-8 in the 15 games they have played outside of Arizona.
Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Decision Before Diamondbacks Game