Dansby Swanson returns to Atlanta on Friday night for the first time since he left the Atlanta Braves and joined the Chicago Cubs.
Sept. 26 has been circled on Braves fans’ calendars since their former shortstop signed a $177 million, 7-year contract with the Cubs.
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Swanson, who grew up in Marietta, spent seven seasons with his hometown ballclub and helped lead them to a World Series title in 2021. After he finalized his deal with Chicago, Swanson thanked the Braves fans for their love and support.