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Cubs To Place Dansby Swanson On 10-Day IL Due To Oblique Injury

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is out for at least 10 days due to an oblique injury.

By · Published August 17, 2026  01:26 UTC · Updated August 19, 2026  21:34 UTC

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Dansby Swanson was placed on the injured list due to an oblique strain. The injury was expected to sideline him for 4-6 weeks.

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⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 8 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 8 distinct news outlets with 9 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 9.
  • Primary Driver: Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is out for at least 10 days due to an oblique injury.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was injured during Sunday's game against the St. Bleed Cubbie Blue was first to report the injury.

The Chicago Sun-Times, Yahoo Sports, ESPN and MLB Trade Rumors all reported that Swanson will be placed on the 10-day injured list. The injury is to Swanson's oblique.

The Cubs' loss was also attributed to Edward Cabrera's poor performance. The Cubs' starting lineup for that game has not yet been announced.

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Quick answers

What is an oblique injury?

An oblique injury is a strain or tear of the muscles on the sides of the abdomen. These muscles are crucial for rotation and lateral bending of the torso.

How long will Dansby Swanson be out?

Dansby Swanson will be out for at least 10 days. The Cubs have placed him on the 10-day injured list.

Who will replace Dansby Swanson in the Cubs' lineup?

The Cubs have not yet announced who will replace Dansby Swanson in the lineup.

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