Cubs adjust Dansby Swanson's rehab plan, keep him on track to return Friday
Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson racked up the air miles for a rehab assignment that never happened.For the last step in his recovery from a strained left oblique, Swanson flew to Omaha on Monday to play in Triple-A Iowa’s game Tuesday. It got rained out, and the game Wednesday appeared to be in jeopardy.Swanson returned to Chicago on Tuesday night, and the Cubs organized a simulated game for him Wednesday at Wrigley Field. He totaled six at-bats against two prospects, right-hander Gavin Hollowell…
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