Dansby Swanson
30-Year-Old
10-Day IL
Injury Knee
Est. Return 5/18/2024
2024 Stats
AVG
.209
HR
4
RBI
12
R
20
SB
4
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Fresh off signing a seven-year, $177 million contract with the Cubs last offseason, Swanson underwhelmed at the plate in 2023 with a .744 OPS, which was his lowest mark since 2018. He still eclipsed 20 homers and 80 RBI for the third straight year, but his nine stolen bases were only half his total from 2022 despite the rule changes in favor of base stealers. He spent some rare time on the injured list with a heel issue, which is the first time he's missed more than two games in a season since 2019. Swanson provided elite defense at shortstop, as his 18 DRS led the league. He also cut his strikeout rate two points to 24.1 percent and improved his walk rate over three points to 10.5 percent, though his hard-hit rate dropped below 40 percent for the first time in five seasons. Now entering his age-30 campaign, Swanson is a safe option for another productive campaign in 2024 and is a decent bet for a minor rebound. Read Past Outlooks
Placed on 10-day IL
Swanson (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 8, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
ANALYSIS
Swanson missed Wednesday's game against the Padres with knee soreness stemming from an awkward slide that occurred April 25, and the injury has now been deemed a right knee sprain. Nico Hoerner slotted in at shortstop Wednesday while Miles Mastrobuoni got the start at second base -- a lineup that could become the norm while Swanson sits. The shortstop will be eligible to return May 18.
Swanson missed Wednesday's game against the Padres with knee soreness stemming from an awkward slide that occurred April 25, and the injury has now been deemed a right knee sprain. Nico Hoerner slotted in at shortstop Wednesday while Miles Mastrobuoni got the start at second base -- a lineup that could become the norm while Swanson sits. The shortstop will be eligible to return May 18.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+13%
OPS vs LHP
2024
+64%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .817 | 364 | 14 | 41 | .273 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .725 | 1114 | 37 | 147 | .251 | ||||
2024vs Left | .921 | 27 | 1 | 4 | .286 | ||||
2024vs Right | .563 | 117 | 3 | 8 | .194 | ||||
2023vs Left | .771 | 161 | 7 | 23 | .245 | ||||
2023vs Right | .734 | 477 | 15 | 57 | .244 | ||||
2022vs Left | .844 | 176 | 6 | 14 | .297 | ||||
2022vs Right | .753 | 520 | 19 | 82 | .270 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+23%
OPS at Home
2024
+43%
OPS at Home
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .826 | 716 | 30 | 106 | .285 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .674 | 762 | 21 | 82 | .229 | ||||
2024Home | .744 | 69 | 3 | 7 | .224 | ||||
2024Away | .522 | 75 | 1 | 5 | .197 | ||||
2023Home | .813 | 307 | 13 | 47 | .277 | ||||
2023Away | .677 | 331 | 9 | 33 | .213 | ||||
2022Home | .854 | 340 | 14 | 52 | .304 | ||||
2022Away | .703 | 356 | 11 | 44 | .251 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Dansby Swanson compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.32BB Rate
9.0%K Rate
28.5%BABIP
.271ISO
.132AVG
.209OBP
.285SLG
.341OPS
.626wOBA
.281Exit Velocity
89.1 mphHard Hit Rate
29.2%Barrels/PA
7.6%Expected BA
.241Expected SLG
.451Sprint Speed
23.5 ft/secGround Ball %
49.4%Line Drive %
18.0%Fly Ball %
32.6%Advanced Batting Stats
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Personal issues prompt cramping
Swanson said he was physically and emotionally exhausted before leaving Tuesday's win over the Mariners with left side cramping, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
It's less of an injury situation and more of a personal one, as the 29-year-old spent most of the day at the hospital after his wife, USWNT soccer player Mallory Swanson, required major knee surgery. Swanson still provided plenty of production before leaving the contest, as he went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a run. He's out of the lineup Wednesday and will also have Thursday's team off day to rest up before likely returning to the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.
It's less of an injury situation and more of a personal one, as the 29-year-old spent most of the day at the hospital after his wife, USWNT soccer player Mallory Swanson, required major knee surgery. Swanson still provided plenty of production before leaving the contest, as he went 4-for-4 with two RBI and a run. He's out of the lineup Wednesday and will also have Thursday's team off day to rest up before likely returning to the lineup Friday against the Dodgers.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Swanson has developed into one of the most durable and reliable players in the league, let alone at shortstop. Swanson and former teammate Matt Olson were the only players to appear in all 162 games. In fact, Swanson has missed only two games since 2020. Swanson's skills are stable and mostly solid, though a 26 percent strikeout rate drains his batting average below the elite at the position. However, Swanson has at least 25 homers each of the past two seasons and doubled his stolen base output to 18. He's in the range of players likely to benefit from the new rules, so 20 bags are plausible. Swanson's defense has been inconsistent, with last season's ranking as above average. Swanson is a classic compiler, exhibiting solid but not elite skills, buoyed by volume. If he hits near the top of the order, Swanson has top-five shortstop potential. Beware, after three straight solid seasons from Swanson, his price is on the rise. Playing half his games at Wrigley Field shouldn't significantly affect his production after he signed with the Cubs, as the venue is mostly neutral in park factors.
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Sitting out with sore knee
Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Swanson is absent from the lineup versus the Padres due to a right knee issue, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
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Retreats to bench
Swanson is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets.
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Sets tone with home run
Swanson went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Astros.
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Reaches three times Friday
Swanson went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Friday's 8-3 win over the Marlins.
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Swipes bag in win
Swanson went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over the Diamondbacks.
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