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Cubs Shift Matt Shaw to Outfield Amidst Roster Shake-Up
16 Jan
Summary
- Cubs acquired pitcher Edward Cabrera and signed Alex Bregman.
- Matt Shaw may play outfield to ensure playing time.
- Shaw could share right field duties with Seiya Suzuki.
The Chicago Cubs have recently bolstered their roster by acquiring Miami Marlins starter Edward Cabrera and signing infielder Alex Bregman to a five-year, $175 million contract. These moves signal an aggressive approach to improving the team's performance in the upcoming seasons.
With infield depth becoming a consideration, particularly if Nico Hoerner remains with the team, Cubs president Jed Hoyer is exploring a new role for prospect Matt Shaw. According to reports, Shaw is being eyed for an outfield position, with right field identified as a potential fit, complementing existing defensive standouts like Pete Crow-Armstrong and Ian Happ.
This potential outfield assignment for Shaw could lead to him splitting time with Seiya Suzuki in right field. Such an arrangement would offer Suzuki opportunities at designated hitter, where he excelled last season with a career-high 32 home runs. The flexibility Shaw gains by adding outfield experience would make him a more valuable and versatile asset for the Cubs moving forward.
