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Cubs' Dansby Swanson exits game with left oblique injury

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:17 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Cubs' Dansby Swanson exits game with left oblique injury

Summary

Dansby Swanson left Sunday’s game against the Cardinals after injuring his left side while swinging at a pitch in the third inning. The Cubs confirmed it as an oblique injury after the team’s 11-4 loss. Swanson has been placed on the 10-day Injured List, and an MRI is scheduled to assess the injury's severity. He could be sidelined for an extended period, affecting the Cubs' push in the NL Central.

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Status Watch

•Swanson injured his left side during a swing in the third inning.
•The Cubs lost 11-4 to the Cardinals on the same day.
•Swanson is on the 10-day Injured List.
•An MRI is scheduled to determine the injury's severity.
•He could be out for upwards of a month.

Latest Updates

11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will miss about a month with left oblique strain
8:56 PMESPN — Source: Cubs' Swanson (oblique) out 4-6 weeks
11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Dansby Swanson injury update: How long will the Cubs shortstop be out?

What they're saying

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The Cubs will be without shortstop Dansby Swanson for roughly a month. Chicago placed the two-time All-Star on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain he suffered during Sunday’s loss to St. Louis. Manager Craig Counsell said he expects Swanson to miss about four weeks.
— Yahoo Sports