Chicago Cubs' Dansby Swanson waves to the crowd before batting against his former team the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, in Atlanta. (AP

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Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson (7) leaps over New York Mets' Francisco Lindor after turning the double play to first to close the ninth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, Aug. 8

Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson, right, throws to first to turn a double on Oakland Athletics' Tony Kemp during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 18

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