We're quickly approaching the midway point of the seven-year deal Dansby Swanson signed with the Chicago Cubs. With three seasons down, Swanson, 31, is currently the seventh-highest paid shortstop in baseball (AAV) and the highest paid player on the team. His contract is the second-largest in Cubs history behind the $184 million deal Jason Heyward signed ahead of the 2016 campaign.
Expectations were high for Swanson when he arrived in 2023, but what's the verdict on his performance as we close the book on 2025 and look ahead to 2026?
In 455 games, Swanson has hit .