MLB Rumors: Cubs, Dodgers, Red Sox Vying For Dansby Swanson After Carlos Correa Signing

The star-studded shortstop free-agent class of 2022 is down to one. Dansby Swanson is the top position player left on the market, and he's drawing interest from teams in MLB's biggest markets.

Now that Carlos Correa has reportedly signed a 13-year, $350 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, the shortstop-needy teams are focused on Swanson. The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are top contenders to sign Swanson, according to the latest MLB rumors. The Minnesota Twins, Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves could be in the mix, as well.

Dansby Swanson looks to be in excellent shape coming off his breakout season. Cubs are in on him, and at least the Dodgers, Twins, Red Sox look like potential options. Probably others, too. Terrific snd clutch player.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) December 14, 2022

Dansby Swanson's free agent market has skyrocketed with the recent marquee shortstop signings:
The Chicago Cubs, Minnesota #Twins, Boston #Redsox, Los Angeles #Dodgers and Atlanta all in play for the All-Star.
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 14, 2022

The Cubs had been viewed by many as the frontrunners to sign Swanson, and that feeling might have increased with Correa no longer available. Chicago is looking to add an All-Star-caliber hitter for the 2023 season. Swanson made his first All-Star team with the Braves in 2022.

Atlanta could potentially re-sign Swanson, though they might have trouble matching other offers. The 28-year-old's asking price has seemingly gone up considerably in recent weeks, based on what other free agents have received.

Correa's 13-year contract is tied for the longest deal in free-agent history. Shortstops Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts both landed 11-year contracts, signing for $300 million and $280 million, respectively. Swanson could command a deal worth well north of $200 million.

Besides Correa, the other big winner tonight is Dansby Swanson. He's the last of the star free-agent shortstops standing, and given the number of teams still searching for SS help (Red Sox, Dodgers, Cubs, Twins, Cardinals, Braves), he is in position to cash in big-time.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 14, 2022

For Dansby Swanson, the game of SS musical chairs puts him in a great spot— the Cubs, Twins, Red Sox, Braves all need SSs. And he's the last elite SS on the board.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 14, 2022

The Dodgers can afford to pay Swanson after being relatively inactive in free agency. Turner left a hole at shortstop by going to the Philadelphia Phillies, and the Dodgers reportedly weren't in contention to sign Correa.

The Red Sox and Twins also lost shortstops in free agency. The San Diego Padres took the league by surprise when they lured Bogaerts away from Boston with a massive offer. Correa played one season in Minnesota before signing with San Francisco.

Swanson finished 12th in the 2022 NL MVP voting, hitting .277/.329/.447 with 25 home runs. Swanson had 27 homers and a .760 OPS in 2021. He posted a career-high .809 OPS in 2020.

Swanson has only missed two games in the last three seasons.