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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 10: Dansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs hits a single in the fourth inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on September 10, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)
On Friday afternoon, the Chicago Cubs will open up a series with the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field.
They are coming off a series where they got swept (at home) by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Most recently, the Cubs lost (on Wednesday) by a score of 5-0.
Dansby Swanson had two strikeouts (and no hits) in three at-bats.
Struggling Cubs Player Still Owed Over $100 Million
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs walks in the dugout during a game against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on May 10, 2026 in Arlington, Texas.
Swanson has gotten off to a slow start to the 2026 season.
He is batting .191 with 31 hits, seven home runs, 27 RBI’s, 30 runs, three stolen bases (and 42 strikeouts) in 48 games.
With Swanson struggling, it’s worth noting that he is still owed over $100 million by the Cubs (counting this season).
Robert Murray of FanSided wrote (on December 21, 2022): “Breakdown of Dansby Swanson’s seven-year, $177 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, per source: Signing bonus: $7 million. 2023: $13 million. 2024: $25 million. 2025: $27 million. 2026: $27 million. 2027: $27 million. 2028: $26 million. 2029: $25 million.”
Breakdown of Dansby Swanson’s seven-year, $177 million contract with the Chicago Cubs, per source:
Signing bonus: $7 million. 2023: $13 million. 2024: $25 million. 2025: $27 million. 2026: $27 million. 2027: $27 million. 2028: $26 million. 2029: $25 million.
Swanson’s Background
GettyDansby Swanson #7 of the Chicago Cubs in the first inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 23, 2025 in Anaheim, California.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar