On Saturday, the Chicago Cubs will continue their series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
The Cubs are coming off a 3-2 win on Friday.
Chicago Cubs Announced Matt Shaw News
GettyMatt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs in action against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on August 17, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
During their series with the Pirates, the Cubs announced the latest news on Matt Shaw.
He has been out of action since June 28.
MLB.com wrote (on July 24): “Attempted light swinging before All-Star break and was still symptomatic. Manager Craig Counsell said on July 21 that recent imaging showed “significant healing.” Shaw moved his rehab to Arizona and continues to avoid swinging a bat due to inflammation in hand.”
Before the injury, Shaw had been batting .246 with 32 hits, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 20 runs and four stolen bases in 56 games.
Looking At Shaw
GettyMatt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs at bat against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Shaw was picked in the 1st round of the 2023 MLB Draft.
He is in the middle of his second MLB season.
Last season, the 24-year-old batted .226 with 89 hits, 13 home runs, 44 RBIs, 57 runs and 17 stolen bases in 126 games.
GettyMatt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his three-run home run as he rounds the bases in the second inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Wrigley Field on June 20, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
While Shaw has yet to put up big numbers in the MLB, he is an intriguing player with a lot of potential.
The Cubs could either continue to develop him or move use his value on the trade market for a veteran.
Cubs Right Now
GettyPete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his solo home run during the sixth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 24, 2026 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
The Cubs have had a strong season, as they come into Saturday with a 58-45 record in 103 games, which has them as the second-place team in the National League Central.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 28-23 in 51 games on the road).
After the Pirates, the Cubs will visit the St. Louis Cardinals on Monday in Missouri.
GettyManager Craig Counsell #11 of the Chicago Cubs looks on against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
The Cubs are coming off a year where they lost to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.
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