Overview
- Multiple outlets reported Monday that the Cubs plan to activate infielder/outfielder Matt Shaw from the injured list for the start of the Rockies series though the team has not issued an official confirmation.
- Shaw was placed on the IL on May 22 with mid-back tightness and began a Triple-A rehab assignment on June 2, going 4-for-14 in four games at Triple-A Iowa.
- The 24-year-old has played every position except pitcher, catcher and shortstop in 2026, giving the club a super-utility option who can start a handful of games each week.
- Shaw began the season with a hot stretch but slumped in May (1-for-22) before his IL stint, so the Cubs are counting on a quick bounce to help a club that has struggled to score and run successfully recently.
- League coverage notes that Chicago’s rotation and bullpen issues make Shaw both useful for immediate depth and attractive as a potential trade chip if the front office pursues a significant pitching acquisition.