The Chicago Cubs are in the middle of a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Wrigley Field in Chicago.
The Braves won the first two games of the series on Monday and Tuesday. The finale is scheduled to begin at 6:40 p.m. CDT on Wednesday.
Ahead of Wednesday’s game, Cubs manager Craig Counsell revealed an update on shortstop Dansby Swanson, who has been on the injured list since Aug. 17 with a left oblique strain.
Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson News Amid Braves Series
Dansby Swanson (oblique) just completed a workout with the Cubs, Craig Counsell told @SpiegsAndHolmes. He got a few at-bats against pitchers the Cubs brought over from Iowa to simulate a game situation. Swanson will return to the Cubs for the Reds series this weekend.
Dansby Swanson won’t play any rehab games with Triple-A Iowa due to a rainout/weather concerns, which is why the Cubs brought him back to Wrigley Field for the workout, Craig Counsell said.
Looking at Dansby Swanson
Before landing on the IL, Swanson posted 3.1 bWAR and a .216/.300/.404 slash line with 18 home runs and 66 RBI over 119 games this season.
The Cubs signed Swanson to a seven-year, $177 million contract in Dec. 2022 after he spent seven seasons with the Atlanta Braves.
Since joining the Cubs, Swanson has posted 16.9 bWAR and a .238/.310/.407 slash line with 80 home runs and 289 RBI.
In his 11-year MLB career, Swanson has posted 31.7 bWAR and a .248/.317/.413 slash line with 182 home runs, 253 doubles, 24 triples and 700 RBI.
While Swanson has overall been a below-average hitter throughout his career, his spectacular defense has made him one of the best shortstops in baseball over the past decade.
Swanson has won two Gold Gloves and earned two All-Star nods in his career. He also won the 2021 World Series as a member of the Braves.
Chicago Cubs Right Now
The Cubs have a half-game lead over the Philadelphia Phillies for the top NL Wild Card spot with an 84-68 record. Chicago has already been eliminated from winning the NL Central.
After the Braves series, the Cubs will finish the regular season with series against the Cincinnati Reds, Miami Marlins and Boston Red Sox.
Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson News Amid Braves Series