Fantasy Baseball Profile - Dansby Swanson

Fantasy Baseball Player Profile

Dansby Swanson
Chicago Cubs
SS: 147
2024 Projected Value: $15
2024 Actual Value: $2 Difference: $-13
Based on 10-team NL-only league

Estimated Return From Injury: 5/25/24 Injury

Player Stats Daily Log

Year	AB	H	R	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG	Rate
2024 proj	564	145	82	23	82	55	157	11	0.257	39.2
2024	129	27	20	4	12	13	41	4	0.209	16.5
2023	565	138	81	22	80	66	154	9	0.244	33.7
2022	640	177	99	25	96	49	182	18	0.277	53.6
2021	588	146	78	27	88	52	167	9	0.248	38.3
2020	237	65	49	10	35	22	71	5	0.274	55.3
2019	483	121	77	17	65	51	124	10	0.251	30.8
2018	478	114	51	14	59	44	122	10	0.238	21.4
2017	488	113	59	6	51	59	120	3	0.232	11.9
2016	129	39	20	3	17	13	34	3	0.302	10.6

Player News

Date	News
5/10/24	Cubs place Dansby Swanson on 10-day IL, activate Seiya Suzuki ahead of weekend series at Pirates. The absence of Swanson (knee sprain) will likely lead to an infield shuffle for Chicago Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/cubs-place-dans...
5/04/24	Dansby Swanson has no time for the Chicago Cubs hated rival. Chicago Cubs starting shortstop Dansby Swanson wasted little time in becoming the face of the Cubs' current contention window. The 2024 season marks the first season since 2021, when the Cubs have the clear expectation of winning at the Major League level with the goal of making it to the postseason for the first time since 2020. While Swanson was a beloved figure with the Atlanta Braves, it did not take long for him to endear himself to Cubs fans. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/dansby-swanson-has-n...
5/02/24	Cubs' lineup vs. Mets gives Dansby Swanson day off Thursday. The Chicago Cubs are looking to secure a series win over the New York Mets and a winning East Coast road trip, and one of their star players will get the afternoon off in Flushing Meadows. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-lineup-vs-mets-gives...
4/29/24	Luis Severino's no-hit bid for Mets broken up in 8th inning by Cubs. Luis Severino’s bid for a no-hitter has been broken up with nobody out in the eighth inning when Dansby Swanson singled for the Chicago Cubs against the New York Mets’ right-hander. Making his sixth start for the Mets, Severino had walked two and hit a batter with a pitch before Swanson hit a soft liner over shortstop into shallow left-center for a clean single on an 0-2 sinker clocked at 97 mph. Severino received a standing ovation from the crowd of 25,046 at Citi Field and a mound visit from pitching coach Jeremy Hefner and teammates. The base hit put runners at first and second, and Chicago scored to tie it 1-all on an RBI grounder by pinch-hitter Nick Madrigal. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/mets-pitcher-...
4/25/24	Short-handed Cubs use another big 1st inning to beat Astros, can sweep the series Thursday. CHICAGO (AP) — Despite a growing injured list that continues to claim key players, the Chicago Cubs keep finding ways to win. Propelled by another big first inning, they found a way again Wednesday night. Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago’s four-run first, and the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Houston Astros, 4-3, […] Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/short-handed-cubs-another...
4/25/24	Dansby Swanson homers as the short-handed Cubs beat the struggling Astros 4-3. Dansby Swanson hit a three-run homer during Chicago’s four-run first inning and the short-handed Cubs beat the Houston Astros 4-3. Chicago was playing without injured slugger Cody Bellinger and used Swanson’s big swing and a solid start by Jameson Taillon to earn its second straight win. It will try to sweep the three-game set against the struggling Astros on Thursday. Taillon allowed two runs, one earned, and seven hits in 5 2/3 innings. Houston lost for the seventh time in eight games. It has scored a total of 21 runs during the slide. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/dansby-swanso...
4/24/24	Dansby Swanson blasts a 3-run home run, extending Cubs' lead over Astros. Dansby Swanson blasted a 3-run home run to extend the Chicago Cubs' lead over the Houston Astros. Source: https://www.foxsports.com/watch/fmc-9smho2bg89zrqi...
4/07/24	Ohtani homers in second straight game, but Dodgers fall to Cubs. Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch each homered while Seiya Suzuki supplied three RBIs as the Chicago Cubs outlasted the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7 on Friday. Shohei Ohtani also homered for the second straight game and finished 2-for-5 with a double and two RBIs for the Dodgers. Source: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/06/bas...
4/05/24	Cubs unload on birthday boy Bobby Miller to beat Dodgers. Dansby Swanson and Michael Busch each homered while Seiya Suzuki supplied three RBIs as the Chicago Cubs outlasted the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers 9-7 on Friday. Swanson's one-out solo shot sparked a five-run second inning that put Chicago ahead for good. Ian Happ added a two-run triple and Nick Madrigal singled twice for the Cubs in their fifth straight win. Source: https://deadspin.com/cubs-unload-on-birthday-boy-b...
3/29/24	Every Vanderbilt player on a 2024 MLB Opening Day roster from Dansby Swanson to Sonny Gray. Here are all the Vanderbilt baseball alumni on MLB rosters for Opening Day 2024, including Dansby Swanson. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/every-vanderbilt-player-2...
3/19/24	Dodgers Star Told Cubs' Swanson About Prospect. Dodgers Star Told Cubs' Dansby Swanson All About Their Newly Acquired Prospect Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers told Chicago Cubs' star Dansby Swanson all he needed to know about their new elite prospect. Author: Jon Conahan Publish date: Mar 19, 2024 11:00 AM EDT In this story: Chicago Cubs As the season approaches for the Chicago Cubs , the offseason looks all but over for this club. There were still rumors about them looking to add in free agency, and while that's always a possibility, losing out on Blake Snell likely makes them done. Cody Bellinger and Shota Imanaga were the two big names of the offseason. The Cubs knew they needed help on the mound and re-signed the best hitter Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/dodgers-star-told...
2/21/24	Tom Ricketts said the quiet part out loud regarding Chicago Cubs spending. With the Chicago Cubs' caution at pursuing top free agents being described as "intelligent spending" by Jed Hoyer, the cynical thinking was that Hoyer was falling on the sword for an ownership mandate that has been in place since the 2018 season. There will be off-seasons where an opportunity arises with the Cubs' spending philosophy, Dansby Swanson's seven-year deal last winter, but Jason Heyward was the last time that the Cubs jumped ahead of the market in terms of signing a top free agent player. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/tom-ricketts-said-th...
2/20/24	As shortstop Dansby Swanson enters Year 2 with Chicago Cubs, his expectations, leadership style aren’t wavering. MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson doesn’t need any reminders of his recent birthday milestone. Swanson, who turned 30 on Feb. 11, joked after the Cubs’ workout Monday, “We don’t have to go into that.” “I don’t have any more grays than before that,” Swanson added with a smile. “I’ve heard your 30s are your best so that’s what I’m going to embrace.” As Swanson enters Year 2 in ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/shortstop-dansby-swanson-...
1/14/24	Swanson Wants Cubs to 'Re-Sign Belli'. Swanson Wants Chicago Cubs to Re-Sign Bellinger Dansby Swanson made his desire to bring back his teammate, Cody Bellinger, clear at Cubs Con. Author: Matthew Postins Publish date: Jan 14, 2024 4:00 PM EST In this story: Chicago Cubs Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson is making $177 million with the Cubs. With that comes a little bit of sway, one might say. Swanson spoke at the Cubs Convention on Saturday and he admitted to Cubs fans and the media that he's been a pain in the team's butt lately. He doesn't want more money. He wants Cody Bellinger back. “They probably get sick of me calling,” Swanson said in a comment conveyed by The Athletic . Bellinger is still a free agent and he hasn't found Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/dansby-swanson-wa...
12/02/23	Atlanta unequivocally won their last big Winter Meetings trade. Atlanta unequivocally won their last big Winter Meetings trade The Braves got Dansby Swanson and Ender Inciarte at the 2015 Winter Meetings Author: Lindsay Crosby Publish date: Dec 2, 2023 12:02 PM EST As we prepare for next week's Winter Meetings and speculation is running rampant about if the Atlanta Braves will pull off a trade for Chicago White Sox starter Dylan Cease or any other frontline starting pitcher that's available , it's worth looking back at the last time Atlanta took a big swing at the Winter Meetings. The year is 2015. Atlanta's coming off a 67-95 finish, 4th place in the NL East, and things aren't necessarily looking up. While Atlanta had Max Fried and Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/analysis/atlanta-une...
11/16/23	AAOP: Now Batting for the Mets, Number Six, Sisyphus. Lindor's there, winning hardware (and getting cheated out of more, Dansby Swanson can get bent). Marte's not what he once was, not with his groin having Mets'd to the nth degree, but maybe he can keep his legs under him as a DH going forward. You can sign Teoscar Hernandez for RF, he was still very good outside Seattle's unfriendly confines last year. Source: https://www.amazinavenue.com/2023/11/16/23963786/a...
11/06/23	What makes the Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner elite infielders? The Gold Glove finalists break each other down.. When the Chicago Cubs signed shortstop Dansby Swanson to a seven-year deal last offseason, they envisioned an ideal double-play partner for second baseman Nico Hoerner. Year 1 of the Swanson-Hoerner tandem produced the elite play the Cubs needed after prioritizing their defense up the middle. The top defensive players have a knack for making difficult plays appear routine, something Swanson and Hoerner did often. Both are finalists for the National League Gold Glove award at their positions, joining Cubs left fielder Ian Happ. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/11/06/what-makes-t...
11/03/23	What makes the Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner elite infielders? The Gold Glove finalists break each other down.. When the Chicago Cubs signed shortstop Dansby Swanson to a seven-year deal last offseason, they envisioned an ideal double-play partner for second baseman Nico Hoerner. Year 1 of the Swanson-Hoerner tandem produced the elite play the Cubs needed after prioritizing their defense up the middle. The top defensive players have a knack for making difficult plays appear routine, something Swanson and Hoerner did often. Both are finalists for the National League Gold Glove award at their positions, joining Cubs left fielder Ian Happ. Source: https://www.twincities.com/2023/11/03/what-makes-t...
11/03/23	What makes the Chicago Cubs’ Dansby Swanson and Nico Hoerner elite infielders? The Gold Glove finalists break each other down.. When the Chicago Cubs signed shortstop Dansby Swanson to a seven-year deal last offseason, they envisioned an ideal double-play partner for second baseman Nico Hoerner. Year 1 of the Swanson-Hoerner tandem produced the elite play the Cubs needed after prioritizing their defense up the middle. The top defensive players have a knack for making difficult plays appear routine, something Swanson ... Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/makes-chicago-cubs-dansby...
10/28/23	Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson wins Fielding Bible Award. Although his bat went quiet in the closing weeks of the 2023 campaign, Dansby Swanson was a highlight reel all season long defensively. Swanson led all shortstops with 18 Defensive Runs Saved. According to Statcast's Fielding Run Value, Swanson was the third-best defender - at any position - in all of Major League Baseball. Source: https://cubbiescrib.com/posts/cubs-shortstop-dansb...

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