Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson makes the return to his hometown Atlanta where his big-league career started.
“I just want to be able to soak it all in when it does happen,” Swanson said beforehand. “I spent, six, seven years of my career here and nothing but great memories and support from everyone from obviously the people up top to the guys that you grind it out with every day to obviously the fans here. Everyone’s always showing me a lot of love and respect and especially when it’s your hometown and where you grew up, it obviously means a ton, if not a little bit more so.
“I‘ve been so grateful to play for the fan bases in general: Braves fans are everywhere from TBS, Cubs fans are everywhere from WGN. And the loyalty runs so deep, being able to experience that on both sides it’s been nothing short of amazing. It’s definitely a blessing.”Swanson was able to spend Monday’s off day at his parents’ home where he enjoyed a home-cooked meal — creamed corn and friend okra, his favorite — and recharged ahead of the Cubs’ final six games.
“Everybody over there, everybody here knows I’m very competitive so it wouldn’t really matter the stakes, like, I think winning is always the most important thing and will continue to be that way for probably as long as I live whether I’m playing or coaching or whatever I’m doing,” Swanson said. “So it’s just a great opportunity for us to come out here and really build some momentum over the next few games.
Swanson’s trip home would be an ideal time for the shortstop to turn around his offensive funk when the Cubs need it the most. Entering Tuesday, Swanson is hitting .219 with a .289 on-base percentage and .650 OPS over his last 187 plate appearances dating to Aug. 7, a span of 44 games.San Francisco Giants catcher Blake Sabol tags Chicago Cubs' Jeimer Candelario on of a baseball game Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023.
Last week, manager David Ross thought infielder Jeimer Candelario could return over the weekend as the Cubs wrapped up their regular-season home slate or be back for Tuesday’s series opener in Atlanta.By submitting your email to receive this newsletter, you agree to our
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