Shaw recalled to take over 3B for Cubs
May 20 2025
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Chicago Cubs
NEWS: Chicago recalled 3B Matt Shaw from AAA-Iowa and designated IF Nicky Lopez for assignment.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: After struggling out of the gate for Chicago, Shaw was sent to AAA for a reset which included some slight mechanical changes. About a month later, Shaw is now back with the big league club after hitting well in his stay at AAA (.286/.409/.560 in 110 PA). Shaw should have considerable runway to get regular at-bats at third base upon his return, especially considering how poorly Chicago’s third basemen performed while he was in AAA (.184/.271/.222 in 177 PA). Prior to Shaw’s return, Chicago was mixing and matching at third base, with Jon Berti getting the majority of starts while Lopez and
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