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          Cubs recall 3B Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa

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          • Field Level Media
          May 19, 2025, 01:05 PM ET

          The Chicago Cubs have recalled third baseman Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa.

          In a corresponding move, the Cubs designated Nicky Lopez for assignment.

          Shaw, 23, is batting .295 with a 1.119 OPS, five homers, 10 RBIs and 15 runs in his last 11 games with Iowa.

          He began the season with Chicago and batted .172 with a homer, three RBIs and 18 strikeouts in 18 games.

          The Cubs selected Shaw with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 draft out of the University of Maryland.