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Matt Shaw Returns to the Cubs After 2-Month Hiatus, Cabrera Could Return Soon
Shaw returned after a left-hand sprain and a rehab assignment, while the Cubs shuffled the lineup after losing six of 10.
- On Friday, the Chicago Cubs activated utility man Matt Shaw from the 10-day injured list, optioning outfielder Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa ahead of their series opener against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field.
- Sidelined since June 29 with a left-hand sprain, Shaw missed nearly two months of the season before completing a minor-league rehab assignment in Iowa, where he went 6-for-19 over five appearances.
- Across 56 games this year, Shaw has slashed.246/.322/.415 with four home runs and 20 RBI, demonstrating defensive versatility by starting at six different positions on the diamond.
- Manager Craig Counsell indicated Shaw will likely see regular playing time against left-handed pitchers, providing depth as shortstop Dansby Swanson remains sidelined.
- Chicago holds the first National League Wild Card spot with a 76-58 record, sitting 7.0 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers while seeking to rebound from losing six of their last 10 games.
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Usa news siteCubs activate Matt Shaw from injured list, option Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A
<p>The Cubs activated utility man Matt Shaw from the injured list Friday and optioned outfielder Kevin Alcántara to Triple-A Iowa.</p><p>Shaw went on the injured list June 29 with a sprained left hand. He was batting .246 with four home runs, 20 RBI and a .737 OPS in 56 games at the time. In five rehab appearances at Iowa, he hit .316, going 6-for-19. </p><p>Alcántara has hit .240 (6-for-25) with one home run and six RBI in 24 games with the Cub…
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Chicago Cubs Announce Matt Shaw News Before Reds Series
The Chicago Cubs announced major news regarding utilityman Matt Shaw ahead of this weekend's series against the Cincinnati Reds. The post Chicago Cubs Announce Matt Shaw News Before Reds Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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