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All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson’s absence has set off a chain reaction for the Cubs.
Nico Hoerner has shifted from second base to short and moved into Swanson’s usual No. 2 spot in the lineup from the leadoff spot.
That has created space for Mike Tauchman, who has the bulk of the leadoff at-bats with Swanson (left heel) on the injured list.
He was one of the few positives Sunday for the Cubs, who fell behind 11-0 and wound up losing 11-5 with catcher Tucker Barnhart handling mop-up mound duties.