Pete Crow-Armstrong Sits Out, Matt Shaw Debuts in Center

0:00On April 23rd, Pete Crow Armstrong has been a fixture in centerfield for the Cubs through their first 24 games this season, but he's sitting out game number 25 against the Phillies. The Phillies are starting lefty ace Christopher Sanchez on the mound Thursday, and this looks like a standard day off for Crow Armstrong to shake off. Some early season rust at the plate. He's hitting 247 with a 0.633 on-base plus lugging in 93 ad bats and just one home or so far. Nothing major, but managers love giving young guys these breeders. Stepping in for him is Matt Shaw, who's mostly played right field this year. This marked Shaw's first centerfield start as a pro, going back to his summer ball days in 2021. Shaw got drafted 13th overall out of the University of Maryland two years ago, so the Cubs are testing his versatility early could be a smart move as they tweaked the outfield mix. This has been MLB News today powered by AI.