Dansby Swanson inks seven-year, $177 million deal with Cubs

Based on a number of experiences, the Chicago Cubs have landed free-agent shortstop Dansby Swanson. 

Dave Kaplan of ESPN Chicago was the primary to report that the Cubs and Swanson had been finalizing a deal. Per Bally Sports’ Russell Dorsey, Swanson’s contract with the Cubs is for seven years and $177 million, and it features a full no-trade clause. 

Swanson, 28, is coming off the primary All-Star marketing campaign of his seven-year MLB profession. Final season, with the Atlanta Braves, Swanson finished second on the staff in RBI (96) and third in house runs (25), batting common (.277) and stolen bases (18).

The Cubs now boast a potent center infield duo of Swanson and Nico Hoerner, who will doubtless transfer to second base. The 25-year-old Hoerner cannot change into a free agent till the 2026 season, giving the 2 gamers loads of time to develop chemistry. 

Swanson, a Georgia native, is leaving house for Chicago, the place his spouse, Mallory Pugh, performs for the Chicago Crimson Stars of the NWSL. 

Initially a first-round choose of the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2015, the Braves acquired Swanson later that 12 months as a part of a commerce bundle for Shelby Miller. 

Making his main league debut in 2016, Swanson would play seven seasons in Atlanta, serving to the Braves win the World Collection in 2021. Over 827 profession video games, Swanson slashed .255/.321/.417 with 102 house runs and 411 RBI.