Dansby Swanson caps off 11 RBI day vs. Mets
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Key Points:
- Dansby Swanson hit two significant home runs recently, including a three-run blast and a grand slam, boosting his season totals to 11 home runs and 42 RBIs despite a low batting average of .194.
- Swanson has shown improvement in recent games, going 8-for-18 with four home runs and 14 RBIs over a five-game stretch, raising his OPS from .587 to .641 and improving his expected weighted on-base average (xwOBA).
- Despite struggles this season, Swanson remains a potentially valuable middle infielder, with better strikeout rates and consistent bat speed, though concerns remain about his overall production at age 32.
- Rookie Ramírez has been given opportunities at second base following Swanson’s occasional rest days, showing modest performance with 4 hits in 16 at-bats since being called up from Triple-A.
- Swanson’s recent playing time is being managed carefully, with occasional day-to-day status and lineup adjustments including Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner shifting positions to accommodate rest for Swanson and other players.
