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Chicago Cubs Announced Matt Shaw Update Before Royals Series
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 15: Matt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs draws a walk to win the game against the Colorado Rockies at Wrigley Field on June 15, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Hirschuber/Getty Images) Getty
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 30: Matt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs runs to first base against the San Diego Padres during Game One of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on September 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 29: Matt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubsat bat during a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 29, 2026 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
On Friday night, the Chicago Cubs opened up a series with the Royals in Kansas City.
They won by a score of 6-4.
The two teams will resume action on Saturday night.
Chicago Cubs Announced Matt Shaw Update
Getty Matt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs runs to first base against the San Diego Padres during Game One of the National League Wild Card Series at Wrigley Field on September 30, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Ahead of their series with the Royals, the Cubs announced the latest update on Matt Shaw .
He has been out since June 27 with an injury.
MLB.com wrote (on August 7): “Travelled with Cubs to Kansas City to continue rehab. Recently resumed light hitting, but is building up intensity of his swings. Manager Craig Counsell said Shaw remains “weeks” away.”
Getty Matt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs at bat during a game against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on April 29, 2026 in San Diego, California.
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