{
  "id": 8294641,
  "title": "Cubs roster move: Dansby Swanson activated, BJ Murray Jr. optioned",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/cubs-roster-move-dansby-swanson-activated-bj-murray-jr-optioned",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T19:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/cubs-roster-move-dansby-swanson-194500938.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cubs infielder Dansby Swanson was activated from the 10-day injured list for tonight's game against the Reds in Cincinnati. To accommodate Swanson's return, infielder B.J. Murray Jr. was optioned to their Triple-A affiliate, Iowa. Swanson had been rehabilitating from an oblique injury he sustained during his first plate appearance against the Cardinals on August 16. Prior to his injury, the Cubs had been 72-52, but since Swanson's absence, they have gone 13-16 including that particular game. Swanson's presence is crucial for the Cubs' defense, especially at shortstop and second base.",
  "summary": "The Cubs shortstop is back.",
  "key_points": [
    "Dansby Swanson activated from 10-day injured list",
    "B.J. Murray Jr. optioned to Iowa affiliate",
    "Swanson rehabilitating from oblique injury"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}