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Cubs' Gold Glove SS Swanson Injured
16 Aug
Summary
- Gold Glove shortstop Dansby Swanson exited Sunday's game with left side discomfort.
- Swanson felt discomfort after swinging at the first pitch in the third inning.
- His absence could increase shortstop duties for Nico Hoerner.
Chicago Cubs' standout shortstop Dansby Swanson sustained a left side injury on Sunday, causing his early exit from the game at Wrigley Field. The initial description of the issue is 'left side discomfort,' stemming from an action during his third-inning at-bat against the St. Louis Cardinals.
Swanson experienced the discomfort after swinging at the game's first pitch and immediately left the field. Nico Hoerner, a Gold Glove second baseman, shifted to shortstop to cover Swanson's position. This situation could lead to increased responsibilities for Hoerner and create opportunities for rookie infielder Pedro Ramírez and Matt Shaw.
Swanson, 32, joined the Cubs after the 2022 season on a seven-year, $177 million deal, bringing a reputation for durability from his time with the Atlanta Braves. While his offense is sometimes inconsistent, he is a league-average hitter with 18 home runs and 66 RBIs this season.
