On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will play the second game of their series with the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field.
They are coming off a 5-2 loss on Friday night.
Dansby Swanson (who batted 9th) finished with one strikeout and no hits.
Cubs Announced Dansby Swanson Change
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs fields a ground ball during the first inning of the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 10, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
For Saturday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.
Underdog MLB wrote: “Cubs 7/18 P. Crow-Armstrong CF S. Suzuki RF M. Busch 1B A. Bregman 3B I. Happ LF N. Hoerner 2B P. Ramírez DH D. Swanson SS M. Amaya C M. Boyd SP”
P. Crow-Armstrong CF S. Suzuki RF M. Busch 1B A. Bregman 3B I. Happ LF N. Hoerner 2B P. Ramírez DH D. Swanson SS M. Amaya C
M. Boyd SP
Swanson has been moved up to the 8th spot in the order.
The 2021 World Series Champion is currently batting .209 with 66 hits, 16 home runs, 58 RBIs, 59 runs and 12 stolen bases in 93 games.
He is in the middle of his fourth season playing for the Cubs.
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs reacts after hitting a two-run home run in the second inning of a game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on June 17, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Swanson had suffered an injury scare during Friday’s game.
Sean Hammond of Chicago Tribune wrote: “Cubs SS Dansby Swanson just took a ball off his face as the Cubs were attempting a double play. Looks like the ball glanced off the runner at the last moment and ended up hitting Swanson’s lower jaw. Swanson was on the ground for several minutes, but he remains in the game.”
Looks like the ball glanced off the runner at the last moment and ended up hitting Swanson’s lower jaw.
Swanson was on the ground for several minutes, but he remains in the game.
Social Media Reacts To Lineup
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs drives in a run with a single in the eighth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on July 07, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland.
Here’s what people were saying about the team’s lineup:
@sonicboom9621: “Pedro should be at 3rd. But at least he’s FINALLY starting”
@bleacherbum099: “another good lineup by craig.”
@JustTalkinBall0: “OH PEDRO IS ACTUALLY PLAYING!!!!!!!!! So good to see Bregman and Happ hitting b2b too!!!!”
@Brycetrost2: “Dansby is okay”
Cubs Right Now
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates hitting a three-run home run with teammates Miguel Amaya #9 and Michael Conforto #20 during the third inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on July 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Cubs are the second-place team in the National League Central with a 54-43 record in 97 games.
They have gone 5-5 over their last ten games (and are 27-20 in 47 games at home).
Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change During Twins Series