The Chicago Cubs are currently taking on the St. Louis Cardinals in a rubber match on Sunday afternoon. The Cubs trail 3-0 in the bottom of the third inning, as this is being typed out.
During the series finale, Dansby Swanson had to be removed from the game. James Triantos enters for Swanson, which will likely push Nico Hoerner to shortstop.
In the third inning on Sunday, it appeared that Dansby Swanson injured himself while taking an awkward swing, which resulted in him having to be removed from the game.
Update: It’s been announced as left-side discomfort for Dansby Swanson, which is not good news
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GettyWASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 12: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a home run against the Washington Nationals during the eighth inning at Nationals Park on August 12, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
@UnderdogMLB wrote: “Status alert: Dansby Swanson leaves game Sunday”
This story will continue to be updated once more news surfaces about the potential injury.
The injury designation as a right-side injury isn’t ideal because it could mean an oblique issue, which is notoriously difficult to recover from in baseball if it’s severe enough, and especially for hitters.
Taking a Look At Dansby Swanson’s 2026 Campaign
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – AUGUST 14: Dansby Swanson #7 and Nico Hoerner #2 of the Chicago Cubs celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on August 14, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Dansby Swanson is an everyday player for the Chicago Cubs, so it will definitely cause some shake-up in the lineup decisions for manager Craig Counsell if he has to hit the IL.
Over 403 at-bats this season, Dansby Swanson has batted .216 with 18 home runs, 66 RBI, and 78 runs scored.
He has also added 87 hits, 16 doubles, and an OPS+ of 95.
The Cubs offense is one of the most potent groups in MLB, and a large reason for that is hitters like Swanson, who are stockpiled at the bottom of the order and can show a decent amount of power display in their opportunities.
Stay updated on all the latest Swanson news on Heavy on Cubs, especially as more updates surface following the game.
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