Cubs Lose Swanson to Injury in 11-4 Defeat as Cabrera’s ERA Jumps to 5.68
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Updated · Chicago Tribune · Aug 16
Cubs Lose Swanson to Injury in 11-4 Defeat as Cabrera’s ERA Jumps to 5.68
1 articles · Updated · Chicago Tribune · Aug 16
Summary
Dansby Swanson exited Sunday’s 11-4 loss to St. Louis after his first swing with left-side tightness, and manager Craig Counsell said the shortstop will likely need an injured-list stint pending imaging.
Edward Cabrera’s return from the IL deepened the problem: the right-hander allowed seven earned runs, said a blister on his right middle finger wrecked his command, and left his next start in doubt.
Nico Hoerner is expected to shift to shortstop while rookies James Triantos and Pedro Ramírez mix in around second and first, exposing thin infield depth after the trade deadline.
Javier Assad was optioned to Iowa to clear roster space for Cabrera despite a 1.88 ERA since July, a move Counsell said was meant to preserve pitching depth.
Chicago now faces fresh rotation and bench decisions with David Peterson, Assad and Colin Rea available as alternatives while Cabrera tries to avoid another interruption.