#matt-shaw

#matt-shaw

This week, Brett and I talk about Matthew Boyd's exit from Team USA and Opening Day Starter assignment. After that, we discuss Matt Shaw's usage this spring and how we think the Cubs will (and should) deploy him this season.

We know that, after the arrival of Alex Bregman at third base, the Chicago Cubs have been planning to utilize Matt Shaw in a super utility role for the 2026 team. We know from some of the best Cubs teams in recent memory, it's a very valuable player to have available, if he can pull off the significant demands. Not only must the player perform throughout the season at multiple defensive spots with all the different throws and footwork