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Cubs Prospect Shaw Injured, Still Eyes 2025 Starting Role

2/15/2025

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Cubs prospect Matt Shaw faces a setback with a left oblique injury, putting his spring training on hold. Manager Craig Counsell remains optimistic, labeling Shaw as day-to-day and anticipating his return to light hitting shortly. With Alex Bregman now with the Red Sox, Shaw emerges as the frontrunner for the starting third base role in 2025.

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Cubs prospect Matt Shaw faces a setback with a left oblique injury, putting his spring training on hold. Manager Craig Counsell remains optimistic, labeling Shaw as day-to-day and anticipating his return to light hitting shortly. With Alex Bregman now with the Red Sox, Shaw emerges as the frontrunner for the starting third base role in 2025.