Overview
- Swanson, who left Sunday’s game at Wrigley Field after an awkward swing and reported left-side tightening, was placed on the 10-day injured list and will undergo MRI imaging.
- Manager Craig Counsell said the team expects the IL move while doctors evaluate the injury and the MRI will provide the best estimate of recovery time.
- Nico Hoerner moved from second base to shortstop and rookie James Triantos remained in the lineup as the immediate replacements while the club assesses longer-term options.
- Oblique and other soft-tissue injuries often carry a typical recovery window of about four to six weeks, though the team has not confirmed a specific timeline for Swanson.
- Swanson is a two-time Gold Glove winner and a regular defensive anchor for the Cubs, so his absence at this point in the playoff race forces defensive shifts and could alter Chicago’s roster decisions in the coming weeks.