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Dansby Swanson Lands on 10-Day Injured List

8/17/2026

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Summary

Swanson Hits Injured List

Dansby Swanson entered the 10-day injured list on August 16, 2026 after left-side discomfort.
Manager Craig Counsell diagnosed a left oblique strain and ordered an MRI.
Swanson left the game in the third inning after swinging at Hunter Dobbins’ first pitch.
The Cubs trail the Brewers by five games while holding a six-game lead in the NL Wild Card.

Summary

Counsell Stays Silent

Craig Counsell gave no comment on Cabrera’s rotation spot after the pitcher reported a blister on his middle finger.
Aaron Civale threw two scoreless innings after loading the bases, while Caleb Thielbar and Trent Thornton each gave up runs, highlighting bullpen instability.
Chicago has surrendered 79 home runs with runners on base this season, the second-most in the league.

History

Historical Context

On October 14, 2003, the Chicago Cubs held a 3–0 lead in the eighth inning of Game 6 of the NLCS before a fan-interference incident sparked an eight-run rally that forced a Game 7 loss to the Florida Marlins. The memory of that collapse still haunts the 2026 club, which faces renewed concerns over bullpen depth and injury monitoring.

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Swanson Hits Injured List

Dansby Swanson entered the 10-day injured list on August 16, 2026 after left-side discomfort.
Manager Craig Counsell diagnosed a left oblique strain and ordered an MRI.
Swanson left the game in the third inning after swinging at Hunter Dobbins’ first pitch.
The Cubs trail the Brewers by five games while holding a six-game lead in the NL Wild Card.

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