What is it with Cubs middle infielders having surgery this offseason? The good news for Dansby Swanson, who underwent an October procedure to address a core injury, is that he’s expected to be a full go for spring training and the regular season. The same may not be true for Nico Hoerner as he works back from forearm surgery.
Swanson has drawn criticism since signing the second-largest contract in franchise history prior to the 2023 season, but he’s put up some pretty strong numbers while winning one Gold Glove and being robbed of another. Despite dealing with a number of nagging injuries, his 9.