Before we get to the details of the Cubs’ come-from-behind 14-9 thrashing of the Mariners, let’s address the events that took shortstop Dansby Swanson out of the game in the sixth inning. Here’s what happened:
Before the top of the 6th inning, Dansby Swanson threw one ball, motioned to the dugout and came out of the game. pic.twitter.com/iGHRUINaPJ
— Andy Martínez (@amartinez_11) April 12, 2023
That ... didn’t look good, and the initial report wasn’t either:
#Cubs Dansby Swanson departed with lower left side tightness.