Fansided · Mar 9
Dansby Swanson spring training surge shows Cubs exactly what they needed
Feb 27, 2026; Mesa, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Sloan Park. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-Imagn Images | Matt Kartozian-Imagn ImagesDuring the early days of spring training, Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was candid about his struggles last year. Swanson was relegated to the bottom of the Cubs' starting lineup for most of the 2025 season, and he spent the offseason working on adjustments to his approach. It's been a small sample size, but Swanson is flashing signs of a bounce-back season during Cactus League play.