The Cubs and free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson are in agreement on a contract, David Kaplan first reported. According to Russell Dorsey, the deal is for seven years and $177 million.
Swanson is a former No. 1 overall pick of the Diamondbacks, but has spent his entire major league career with the Braves, including helping lead the team to a World Series title in 2021. He recently got married to USWNT star Mallory Pugh, who currently plays for the Chicago Red Stars in the NWSL.
In total, Swanson spent seven seasons in Atlanta but broke out starting in the shortened 2020, totaling over 25 home runs in the last two seasons In 2022, Swanson made his first All-Star game and won the Gold Glove at shortstop after establishing himself as a premier defensive player in the league.