Matt Shaw Is Putting in Work To Break Out With Cubs in 2025

Matt Shaw Is Putting in the Work To Break Out With the Cubs in 2025
The third base job for the Chicago Cubs in 2025 is wide open, and Matt Shaw will have as good a shot as anyone to take hold of it. Just take a gander at the way that spot has evolved since last season.
Jed Hoyer adds much-needed Matt Shaw insurance with latest Cubs roster move
The Chicago Cubs have had a perplexing offseason to say the least. They made an all-in move to acquire outfielder Kyle Tucker from the Houston Astros for just one season, while trading away Cody Bellinger to the New York Yankees.
Can Matt Shaw take hold of a very open third-base job with the Cubs?
With Isaac Paredes now in Houston, Shaw has a chance to man the hot corner in Chicago despite questions about his arm strength.
Cubs clear path for Matt Shaw to win third-base position
He's gonna play a lot for us,” president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said. "But you have to expect some growing pains. Ultimately, you have prospects, and at some point, these guys are going to have to play.
Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw is ready for any opportunity, role that arises
As third base remains open for the Cubs after they traded Isaac Paredes to the Astros in a deal to acquire star Kyle Tucker, top prospect Matt Shaw’s focus is on performing at a high level in spring training and earning the job.
Shaw aims to seize Cubs' third-base job
When the Cubs acquired star outfielder Kyle Tucker last month, they shipped a pair of third basemen -- big leaguer Isaac Paredes and Top 100 prospect Cam Smith -- to the Astros as part of the blockbuster trade.
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