Chicago Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change During Tigers Series

On Wednesday night, the Chicago Cubs will finish their series with the Detroit Tigers at Wrigley Field.

The two teams are tied up at 1-1, so whoever wins on Wednesday will take the series.

Most recently, the Cubs won Tuesday’s game by a score of 11-2.

Dansby Swanson (who batted 8th) finished with two hits, one walk, three runs and one stolen base.

Cubs Announce Dansby Swanson Change

GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 (not pictured) single against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning at Wrigley Field on July 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

For Wednesday’s game, the Cubs have announced their starting lineup.

Underdog MLB wrote: “Cubs 7/22 P. Crow-Armstrong CF S. Suzuki RF M. Busch 1B A. Bregman 3B I. Happ LF N. Hoerner 2B M. Conforto DH C. Kelly C D. Swanson SS C. Rea SP”

Swanson has been moved down to the 9th spot in the order.

The 2021 World Series Champion is currently batting .215 with 71 hits, 16 home runs, 58 RBIs, 63 runs and 14 stolen bases in 97 games.

He is in the middle of his fourth season playing for the Cubs.

Social Media Reacts To Lineup

GettyDansby Swanson #7 and Nico Hoerner #2 of the Chicago Cubs look on as they exit the field at the end of the eighth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Wrigley Field on July 19, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

Here’s what people were saying:

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@capihood: “Cubs are 4th in OPS in all of baseball… Top 5 in runs per game, 5th best record in all of baseball. Win or lose today… Craig has been real good with the lineups.”

@DBoer74: “Bregman at cleanup, what’s the worst that can happen?”

@NickCianci1: “Go win a series”

@Joe__Goes: “Lets win the series!! GO CUBS!!”

@CubbiesComments: “Find a way to win another game today”

Cubs Right Now

GettyMichael Conforto #20 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates with teammates in the dugout after hitting a two-run home run against the Detroit Tigers during the fifth inning at Wrigley Field on July 21, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.

The Cubs come into the night as the second-place team in the National League Central with a 57-44 record in 101 games.

They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 30-21 in 51 games at Wrigley Field).

Following the Tigers, the Cubs will play their next series on Friday night when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park (they are off on Thursday).

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