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Dansby Swanson is not in the Cubs’ starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Reds in Cincinnati. The Cubs are just easing Swanson back into action and giving him a day to recover after starting the first two games following his return from the injured list on Friday.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is recovering from a left side oblique strain . Cubs manager Craig Counsell previously revealed that Swanson is expected to return this week . So, is that still the expectation?
Swanson returned to Chicago on Tuesday night, and the Cubs organized a simulated game for him Wednesday at Wrigley Field. He totaled six at-bats against two prospects, right-hander Gavin Hollowell and lefty Riley Martin, who were flown in because their rehab outings also were washed out in Omaha. Swanson also played in the field.
Dansby Swanson went 1-for-3 with a single in his return to the lineup against the Reds on Friday.
On Sunday, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Reds in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are coming off a 5-2 win on Saturday. Dansby Swanson had two hits, including one home run. For Sunday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup. Swanson has been removed from the lineup on Sunday.
Swanson went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Reds.
The Chicago Cubs have provided some promising Dansby Swanson news during their series against the Pirates.
In Swanson’s absence, the Cubs still feature a solid middle infield with Gold Glove second baseman Nico Hoerner, who moved over to shortstop, and Pedro Ramírez, a rookie widely respected for his instincts, maturity and versatile defensive skills.
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been reinstated from the injured list, the team announced Friday. Swanson was expected to return for the Cubs’ series against the Cincinnati Reds, but it is now official.
Swanson will miss the next four weeks recovering from an oblique strain, but he's not expected to stop contributing, with teammates describing him as a coach-type presence who will focus on adding to the team's championship chase down the stretch of the regular season.
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