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With their playoff hopes flagging and the potential for selling at the trade deadline looming, the Cubs have longed for more production out of the top of their lineup.
Manager David Ross has eyed a moment to rest infielder Nico Hoerner, who had been scuffling before hitting an eighth-inning grand slam to put the finishing touch on an 8-3 victory Wednesday at Wrigley Field. But Ross has been handcuffed by an injury to Dansby Swanson that has formed a need at shortstop.