Dansby Swanson has gone on the 10-day injured list for the Chicago Cubs. Swanson left Sunday's game at Wrigley Field against the St Louis Cardinals in the bottom of the third inning after an awkward swing that left him in pain. He immediately departed the game without finishing the at-bat. The Cubs were able to scramble to finish the game, but the damage done by Edward Cabrera on the mound was too much for the Cubs to overcome.
With Swanson now rehabbing an oblique injury that's expected to keep him off the field for at least four weeks, the Cubs now look to their depth, and Nico Hoerner. Though it's never a good time for an injury, the Cubs can take solace in the hope that this timeline may bring Swanson back to the infield before the end of the regular season. It's important for the Cubs to not rush things, though time is of the essence.
It's important to note just how unfamiliar territory Swanson is entering. From 2021 through 2025, Swanson appeared in 777 out of 810 possible games. This guy doesn't miss baseball, so for him to be entering into a month of rehab is not something he's experienced before.
"No, I mean, I do a lot of things obviously every day the same to take care of myself. I've never really been in a position like this before. It's unfortunate, but like I said, tomorrow, we'll hopefully get some good news and be able to move forward."Dansby Swanson
Swanson has been a mainstay for the Cubs since he signed a massive seven year deal that keeps him in Chicago until at least the 2030 season. This season he's posted his career lowest batting average of 2.16, due in large part to a slump that saw Swanson post an abysmal .151 average in May. Much of the Cubs happened to slump at that time, and with timely injuries from the pitching staff, it propelled the Cubs into the position they've occupied for the bulk of the season.
Without his consistent production at shortstop, the Cubs then shift Nico Hoerner to the position and fill the gap with one of the many capable infield players the Cubs now have. With the return of Matt Shaw around the corner, and the Cubs holding several very capable prospects, they should be able to cover Swanson's absence.
The 10-day IL designation could be taken as a sign for hope. Though it undermines the actual length of time Swanson will be out of the lineup, it also means they don't expect him to linger there. There's the 15-day IL for that. Swanson's durability will be tested now more than ever, though, as he races to return to the Cubs team that may desperately need him, come a month from now.
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