Chicago Cubs Adjust Lineup, Spotlight on Shortstop Dansby Swanson

The Chicago Cubs announced a lineup change for the series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, moving shortstop Dansby Swanson to the ninth spot in the batting order. Swanson, a Gold Glove shortstop and 2021 World Series champion, entered the game with a .216 average, 74 hits, 16 home runs and 60 RBIs in 100 games.

In a separate interview, Swanson discussed the approaching trade‑deadline and the Cubs’ focus on adding pitching. He is in the fourth year of a seven‑year, $177 million contract that includes a full no‑trade clause. Cubs executives Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins are evaluating how much to invest in pitching while Swanson remains a key contributor despite recent offensive struggles.