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Nick Swisher | First Baseman

Team: Cleveland Indians
Age / DOB:  (32) / 11/25/1980
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 210
Bats / Throws: Switch / Left
College: Ohio State
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Nick Swisher received a cortisone shot in his left shoulder and is likely to be sidelined until at least Friday.
The shoulder has been an ongoing issue for Swisher, who aggravated the injury during Sunday's game. An MRI has ruled out any structural damage, but the Indians haven't ruled out the possibility of a stint on the disabled list. The Indians figure to see how he responds to the shot before making a roster move. Jun 17 - 5:40 PM
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer

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Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher's nagging left shoulder injury could force him to the disabled list.

Swisher has been battling the ailment all season and aggravated it during Saturday's game. He's in a 6-for-55 slump, which no doubt is due in part to the injury. "I've been battling this shoulder thing the whole year. It's super frustrating for me because I've never had something like this," he said. "Either way, we have to figure out what is going on and then we will go from there."
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jun 16 - 12:27 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher is not in the Indians' lineup Sunday.

It appears to just be a day of rest. The Indians are using Mark Reynolds at first base, Carlos Santana in the DH spot and John McDonald at third base Sunday.
Related: John McDonald
Source: MLB Lineups on Twitter
Jun 16 - 10:33 AM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher is hitless in his last 24 at-bats.

Swisher has just one hit in 25 at-bats this month. "He's probably trying a little too hard," Indians manager Terry Francona said. "We were in New York and I think he got a little overly excited. That happens." Swisher's slump has dropped his batting line to .239/.340/.423, but he has seven homers and 14 doubles.
Source: Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jun 9 - 11:22 AM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Indians activated 1B/OF Nick Swisher from the paternity leave list.

Swisher was away from the team for a few days while attending the birth of his first child. Cord Phelps has been sent down in a corresponding move.
May 24 - 3:22 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher is scheduled to return on Friday.

Swisher has been on the paternity leave list since Tuesday afternoon. His wife gave birth to a baby girl.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
May 22 - 4:38 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Indians placed 1B Nick Swisher on the paternity leave list.

Swisher's wife gave birth to a girl on Tuesday afternoon. He will be back within the next couple of days.
May 21 - 5:27 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers due to family reasons.

No word on when he'll be ready to return. Drew Stubbs will start in right field Tuesday while Jason Giambi serves as the DH and Mark Reynolds plays first base.
Related: Jason Giambi, Drew Stubbs, Mark Reynolds
Source: Cleveland Indians on Twitter
May 21 - 3:11 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher had a very productive night in Friday’s loss to the Tigers, going 3-for-4 with a double, triple, two runs scored and an RBI.

Swisher got the Tribe on the board in the first inning with an RBI double, but that’s the last lead they would hold on in the game. The veteran outfielder is having another very solid season, hitting .275 with five homers and 13 RBI through his first 108 at-bats.
May 10 - 10:00 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher ripped a solo homer in Wednesday's win over the Athletics.

His longball with one out in the sixth tied things up, and Carlos Santana's tater with two outs put the Tribe ahead for good. Swisher dealt with a shoulder injury last week, but he's homered twice in five games since returning.
May 8 - 10:04 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher (shoulder) returned to the Indians' lineup with a bang on Saturday, smashing a first-inning solo home run in the Tribe's 7-3 victory over the Twins.

The blast off Kevin Correia gave the Indians a 2-0 lead. It's obviously encouraging that he made it through the game without any renewed soreness in his left shoulder.
May 4 - 4:41 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher (shoulder) returned to the Indians' lineup Saturday.

Swisher has missed the last three games due to left shoulder soreness, but the injury no longer appears to be a concern at this point. He'll serve as the designated hitter for Saturday's game against the Twins.
Source: Paul Hoynes on Twitter
May 4 - 1:12 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher (shoulder) is expected to return to the Indians starting lineup on Saturday.

Swisher has been out of the lineup since Monday due to soreness in his left shoulder. He was able to take batting practice before Friday's game, but felt one more night off would do him good. The veteran outfielder is off to a decent start with his new team, hitting .265/.386/.410 with two homers and nine RBI through his first 23 games.
Source: Indians.mlb.com
May 3 - 7:47 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher (shoulder) is out of the Indians' lineup Wednesday for a second straight game.

Swisher is battling some left shoulder soreness. He should be ready to rock for Friday night's series-opener with the Twins. The Indians are off on Thursday.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
May 1 - 4:45 PM
Nick Swisher - 1B - Indians

Nick Swisher is not in the Indians' starting lineup on Tuesday because of left shoulder soreness.

Indians manager Terry Francona told reporters that Swisher might also sit out on Wednesday. Swisher, 32, is hitting .265/.386/.410 with two home runs and nine RBI through the first 23 games with his new team.
Source: Jordan Bastian on Twitter
Apr 30 - 4:52 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Carlos Santana
2Lou Marson
3Yan Gomes
1B1Nick Swisher
2B1Jason Kipnis
SS1Asdrubal Cabrera
2John McDonald
3B1Mark Reynolds
2Lonnie Chisenhall
3Mike Aviles
LF1Michael Brantley
2Ryan Raburn
CF1Michael Bourn
RF1Drew Stubbs
DH1Jason Giambi
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Justin Masterson
2Ubaldo Jimenez
3Brett Myers
4Zach McAllister
5Scott Kazmir
6Carlos Carrasco
7Josh Tomlin
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Chris Perez
2Vinnie Pestano
3Joe Smith
4Matt Albers
5Bryan Shaw
6Rich Hill
7Cody Allen
8Corey Kluber
9Nick Hagadone
10Blake Wood
11Frank Herrmann