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Matt Shaw’s path to being the Cubs’ third baseman is wide open

January 18, 2025

Iowa Cubs player Matt Shaw stands at third base during the first inning against Columbus on Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024, at Principal Park.

The runway to being the starting third baseman of the Chicago Cubs couldn’t be more wide or more clear than it is for Matt Shaw right now.
A couple of months ago, he had a number of players in his way, but after Isaac Paredes was traded and the Cubs cut ties with Patrick Wisdom and Nick Madrigal, there is little standing in Shaw’s way. Check the Cubs’ depth chart, and the only person listed at third base is Vidal Brujan, acquired from the Marlins for Matt Mervis just a few weeks ago after he was designated for assignment by Miami.
Spring training is still a few weeks away and things can change; Alex Bregman is still a free agent and there have been whispers of the Cubs having interest, even...

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