Cubs' Dansby Swanson Out a Month with Oblique Strain

Swanson suffered the injury during Sunday's loss to St. Louis and will be replaced at shortstop by Nico Hoerner for Monday's game against the White Sox. The two-time All-Star is hitting .216 with 18 home runs this season. playerbros.org

The team also placed right-hander Edward Cabrera on the 15-day IL with a blister and moved Daniel Palencia to the 60-day IL. Chicago recalled outfielder Kevin Alcantara and right-hander Javier Assad from Triple-A.