Matt Shaw: Cubs' Versatile Super Utility Star

0:00It's April 27th. Welcome to MLB News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Matt Shaw has been killing it as the Chicago Cubs' super utility guy this season. After the team signed Alex Breggman, Shaw shifted from third base to bouncing around the diamond. A month in, he's starting mostly against left-handed pitchers and proving he fits right in. He's already played right field in 13 games with 11 starts, first base twice, second base twice, third base for two starts, and even center. Once. Out of 25 games, he started 16 times and subbed in nine, including seven-pinch hits. Manager Kraya Council loves using the deep bench for late game moves, and Shaw's versatility makes it all click. Council saw Shaw's potential in spring training, saying the young infielder took every challenge and stride. At 24 years old, Shaw's handling the new demands like a pro, even as fresh situations pop up. Shaw's crushing it at the plate too, batting 286 overall with two homers, five doubles, and nine RBIs. He's even

1:03hotter as a sub at 308 and strong in pinch hits. He's reworked his routine and mindset, treating every at bat like it drives the whole lineup. With injuries bound to open more doors, Shaw's locked in and ready, turning uncertainty into straight fire for the cubs.