Cubs activate INF/OF Matt Shaw from injured list

Field Level Media|published: Fri 28th August, 13:22 2026

Jun 20, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Cubs right fielder Matt Shaw (6) rounds the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the second inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images

The Chicago Cubs activated utility man Matt Shaw from the injured list on Friday and optioned outfielder Kevin Alcantara to Triple-A Iowa.

Shaw, 24, was placed on the injured list June 29 with a sprained left hand.

He was batting .246 with four homers and 20 RBIs in 56 games. The 2023 first-round draft pick went 6-for-19 with four RBIs in five rehab appearances at Iowa.

Alcantara, 24, is hitting .240 with one homer and six RBIs in 24 games with the Cubs this season.

--Field Level Media

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