Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will miss about a month with left oblique strain
The Chicago Cubs have announced that shortstop Dansby Swanson will be sidelined for approximately a month due to a left oblique strain he sustained during Sunday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The two-time All-Star was placed on the 10-day injured list on Monday. Manager Craig Counsell expects Swanson to be out for about four weeks.
In Swanson's absence, second baseman Nico Hoerner will temporarily assume shortstop duties during Monday night's game against the White Sox at Wrigley Field. Swanson has been performing well this season, batting .216 with 18 home runs and 66 RBIs in 119 games. Additionally, right-hander Edward Cabrera was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right middle finger blister, while Daniel Palencia was moved to the 60-day injured list after recovering from an elbow injury.
The Cubs have recalled outfielder Kevin Alcantara and right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A Iowa, as well as purchased the contract of infielder Owen Miller from Iowa.
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