Dansby Swanson headed to the injured list, a blow to Cubs’ best-in-baseball defense

Swanson departed Sunday's game in the third inning after swinging at the first pitch he faced.

The Cubs came into this weekend’s series with the Cardinals as one of the hottest teams in baseball. They had won nine of their last 12 and were beginning to creep up on the division-leading Brewers. Now they’re entering a three-game set with the White Sox in a much worse place. The Cubs lost 11-4 to the Cardinals on S

Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson was placed on the 10-day IL after an early exit from the team’s loss to the Cardinals.

Dansby Swanson headed to IL after exiting Chicago Cubs' loss  ESPN

Swanson threw down his helmet after missing with his swing, looking as if he may have hurt his hand or wrist.

Dansby Swanson leaves the Cubs' game against the Cardinals after hurting himself on a swing  Toronto Star