Cubs put SS Dansby Swanson on IL, activate OF Seiya Suzuki

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The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki off the same list.

Swanson, 30, sprained his right knee earlier this week and the move was retroactive to Wednesday. Suzuki had been sidelined with a right oblique strain.

Swanson is batting just .209