Report: Cubs reach contract agreement with all-star shortstop Dansby Swanson

by: Eli Ong

Posted: Dec 17, 2022 / 03:29 PM CST

Updated: Dec 17, 2022 / 03:36 PM CST

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs have reached an agreement to sign free agent shortstop Dansby Swanson, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

The former Atlanta Braves shortstop was a member of the 2022 National League All-Star Team and a Gold Glove recipient after finishing the year slashing .277/.329/.447 with 25 HR’s and 96 RBI’s during last season.

Swanson is the fourth signee of the Cubs off-season free agent class, joining starting pitcher Jameson Taillon, relief pitcher Brad Boxberger and center fielder Cody Bellinger.