Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson will be placed on the injured list after sustaining a left side injury during Sunday's 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Swanson exited the game in the third inning following an awkward swing-and-miss, per ESPN and other outlets.
Manager Craig Counsell disclosed that Swanson has an oblique injury, per MLB Trade Rumors. The Cubs will place him on the 10-day IL prior to Monday's game. ESPN and Yahoo Sports reported that Swanson will receive an MRI to further evaluate the injury.
Accounts of the incident differ slightly: Yahoo Sports noted that Swanson threw his helmet down after the swing-and-miss, appearing as though he may have hurt his hand or wrist, while the AP described the swing as occurring on the first pitch from Cardinals starter Hunter Dobbins. The specific mechanism of the injury remains unclear from available reporting.