Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177 million deal: Sources

Swanson hit .277 with 25 home runs and a career-high 96 RBIs in 162 games. He earned his first All-Star selection and won his second Gold Glove in 2022.

Dansby Swanson and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a seven-year, $177 million deal. Swanson hit .277 with 25 home runs and 96 RBIs in 162 games. He earned his first All-Star selection and won his second Gold Glove in 2022.

Cubs and Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177 million deal. Swanson hit .277 with 25 home runs and a career-high 96 RBIs in 162 games. He earned his first All-Star selection and won his second Gold Glove in 2022.

Swanson played a career-best season at shortstop in 2022. He was the second-most valuable fielder in baseball. The 28-year-old made his MLB debut in August 2016. Swanson helped the Braves win five straight National League East division titles from 2018 to 2022, and general manager Alex Anthopoulos wants him to return to Atlanta.

The Cubs signed a short-term contract with All-Star shortstop Dansby Swanson. The team is betting on his offensive surge to last into his 30s. The Cubs are leaning into pitching and defense. They are trying to preserve flexibility for the future.

Cubs have signed Dansby Swanson to a 7-year, $177 million contract. Swanson and Nico Hoerner will form one of the best defensive pairings in baseball. Hoersner is a proven shortstop and a Gold Glove-caliber second baseman. He was a leader on the Braves team that won the 2021 World Series.