SACRIFICE: Dansby Swanson Confirms Trade Request, Citing Conflicting Careers and Newborn Daughter.vc
CUB HEARTBREAK: SWANSON REQUESTS TRADE
Chicago Cubs fans were blindsided this morning by the shocking confirmation that shortstop Dansby Swanson has formally requested a major trade from the organization, effective immediately.
The stunning demand comes just weeks after he and his wife, USWNT star Mallory Swanson, joyfully welcomed their first daughter, Josie James, into their busy lives. The news has left the entire baseball world reeling.
In a candid, emotional statement, Swanson confirmed the request. He revealed the real reason behind the split was the immense, unsustainable strain of their conflicting, high-pressure professional sports schedules.
THE REAL REASON: THE COST OF TWO CAREERS
Swanson stated the decision was purely about prioritizing their newborn daughter and their future as a unified family, choosing that over the logistics of two constantly traveling, elite sports careers.
“We knew having a child would be hard, but trying to schedule around my 162 games and Mallory’s NWSL/National Team calendar—and both of us wanting to be present for Josie—became impossible,” he stated.
He explained that the high-stakes, unbending schedules meant that one parent was always alone or traveling during a crucial period of their daughter’s first year, a situation neither he nor Mallory could accept.
Swanson acknowledged the pain of leaving Chicago, but confirmed he is seeking a trade to a West Coast team. This move would allow him to share a time zone with Mallory when she is playing on the West Coast or overseas.
A NEW ERA OF SPORTS MARRIAGES
The request highlights the immense, rarely discussed sacrifices made by professional sports power couples. It showcases that even immense financial success cannot solve the fundamental problem of time and physical distance.
Mallory Swanson, who plans to return to the USWNT soon, fully supported the decision. She called the move a “necessary sacrifice” to protect the foundational structure of their new, growing family unit.
While Cubs fans are heartbroken to lose their star shortstop, many have expressed deep respect for his decision. They view it as a powerful, public declaration that family remains his single greatest priority above the game.
The trade request now sends the entire Cubs front office scrambling to fill the massive hole at shortstop. It begins a new, stressful chapter for the Swansons, defined by the complexities of modern, dual-athlete parenthood.
