Cubs place Dansby Swanson on 10-day injured list with oblique strain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left oblique strain sustained during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals. Swanson exited the game after a swing in the third inning. The initial prognosis was concerning, but reports indicate it is a Grade 2 strain, with a recovery timeline of 4-6 weeks, allowing for a potential return in time for the postseason. Swanson's elite defense and base-stealing ability are pivotal for the Cubs as they aim for another playoff appearance.
- •Swanson injured his oblique in the third inning against the Cardinals.
- •He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks before returning.
- •Swanson's absence is significant given his Gold Glove caliber defense.
- •Cubs are currently in a playoff position as of mid-August.
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Dansby Swanson development comes with silver lining for Cubs
"The Chicago Cubs received an update on shortstop Dansby Swanson after he was placed on the 10-day injured list.
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