Cubs to Place Star Shortstop on Injured List
Summary
The Chicago Cubs will place their key player, shortstop Dansby Swanson, on the injured list due to an oblique injury. The team is waiting for the results of an MRI scan to learn more about how serious the injury is.Key Facts
- Cubs manager Craig Counsell announced Swanson will go on the injured list.
- Swanson has an oblique injury, and an MRI is planned to assess its severity.
- The Cubs lead the National League wild card standings at the moment.
- Swanson is an important player for the Cubs and has spent four seasons with the team.
- This season, he played 119 games with 18 home runs, 66 runs batted in (RBI), and a .216 batting average.
- In the previous season, Swanson was a two-time MLB All-Star with 24 home runs, 77 RBI, and a .244 batting average over 159 games.
- The Cubs hope Swanson’s injury will not keep him out for a long time.
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