US EditionCubs Top Prospect Matt Shaw Called Back up After a Short Stint in the Minors
- The Chicago Cubs brought back their 23-year-old top prospect, third baseman Matt Shaw, from Triple-A Iowa at the start of the week to join the team for their upcoming series in Miami.
- Shaw was sent down in mid-April after struggling offensively but showed improvement with a.286 average and six home runs in 24 Triple-A games.
- Manager Craig Counsell hinted at Shaw's return after a power surge, and the Cubs designated veteran infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment to clear roster space.
- Shaw posted a.286/.409/.560 slash in Triple-A with six more walks than strikeouts and is expected to get the majority of starts at third base.
- This call-up marks Shaw's second major-league stint this season as the Cubs, currently leading the NL Central at 28-19, seek stability at third base.
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Chicago Cubs call up 3rd baseman Matt Shaw from Triple A before tonight’s series opener in Miami
The Chicago Cubs called up third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday for the start of a three-game series in Miami. Manager Craig Counsell hinted at the move Sunday after the Cubs swept the White Sox in the opening round of the City Series at Wrigley Field, and it became official Monday. After Shaw hit two home runs for Iowa on Thursday, Counsell was asked if the team’s top-ranked prospect had proved he is ready. “Look, we’re trying t…
Jackson Progress-Argus
Rockdale Citizen & Newton CitizenReports: Cubs recalling 3B Matt Shaw from Iowa
The Chicago Cubs are recalling third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa, multiple outlets reported Monday.
Winnipeg Free Press
Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw called back up after a short stint in the minors
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
Matt Shaw’s return to Cubs ‘under consideration’ after productive stint at Triple-A Iowa
Might top prospect Matt Shaw be making his return to the Cubs’ major-league roster?“It’s under consideration, for sure,” manager Craig Counsell said after the Cubs’ 6-2 victory over the White Sox. “We’ll get together after the game and discuss.”Shaw’s absence from Triple-A Iowa’s lineup Sunday generated buzz about a potential return during the Cubs’ upcoming road series against the Marlins.Shaw opened the season as the team’s third baseman only …
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