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Cubs Promote INF Pedro Ramirez, Place Matt Shaw on IL
Pedro Ramirez was promoted after hitting .312 with 9 homers at Triple-A Iowa, as Matt Shaw went on the injured list with back tightness.
- On Friday, the Chicago Cubs placed infielder Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list with back tightness retroactive to May 20, calling up top prospect Pedro Ramirez from Triple-A Iowa.
- Mired in a five-game losing streak, the Cubs have dropped nine of 11 games heading into a three-game series against the Houston Astros, seeking offensive spark from the prospect.
- Ramirez, 22, batted.312 with nine home runs, 40 RBIs, and 19 stolen bases in 43 games at Triple-A Iowa this season, providing versatile defensive capability across the infield.
- Manager Craig Counsell said Shaw "woke up today, it didn't feel good," requiring rest. Counsell added that exposure to the majors benefits Ramirez's development.
- With veterans Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson struggling, Ramirez could see significant playing time. Counsell indicated the stint will likely be brief: "It's probably going to be a shorter stint.
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Usa newsWith Matt Shaw on IL, Cubs call up top prospect Pedro Ramirez, but don’t expect to see him much
The Cubs promoted Ramirez, the No. 2 prospect in the organization, Friday. But manager Craig Counsell said the 22-year-old infielder isn't expected to see a ton of playing time during his first trip to the majors.
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