Swanson left the game after swinging and missing at a 96 mph Hunter Dobbins fastball on the outside middle of the strike zone. After missing, Swanson immediately threw his helmet down and squatted outside the batters box in pain. Replay appeared to show that Swanson appeared to hurt his right hand, squeezing and releasing it after he dropped his bat. He may have also twisted his wrist on the follow-through. However, the Cubs announced soon thereafter that Swanson left the game with left side discomfort. Chicago Cubs SS Dansby Swanson left the game with an injury after an awkward swing. pic.twitter.com/1jDI1tnjYn ESPN (@espn) August 16, 2026After the team trainer and manager Craig Counsell came out to check on Swanson, he left the game and was replaced during the plate appearance by James Triantos. Triantos then drew a walk. Pete Crow-Armstrong's 2-run blast makes it a 1-run ballgame! pic.twitter.com/gmi0DGF6d5 MLB (@MLB) August 16, 2026Dobbins recovered to retire Michael Conforto on a pop-up to shortstop and Miguel Amaya on a strikeout. His next pitch, a 94 mph fastball to Pete Crow-Armstrong, was low, but caught the middle of the zone and the Cubs center fielder hit it out for a 2-run home run. Triantos stayed in the game to play second base, while Nico Hoerner moved over to take Swansons place at shortstop.Swanson came into Sundays game with a .216/.300/.404 slash line with 18 home runs, 16 doubles, 66 RBI and 17 stolen bases in 458 plate appearances this season.