Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Tue 7/22/25 10:58 PM

Shaw went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's 6-0 win over the Royals. He also stole a base.
EDGE Analysis
Shaw has now collected hits in five straight games coming out of the All-Star break, and three of those have been multi-hit efforts. The rookie has been up and down this season, though he's managed to string together a few hot streaks here and there. Shaw has also been solid on the bases with 13 steals in 15 attempts. The young infielder may be susceptible to slumps at the plate, but his talent is evident.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Mon 7/21/25 10:59 PM

Shaw went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Monday's 12-4 loss to the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Shaw is showing some signs of life lately, as he's now riding a modest four-game hitting streak, and he's gone 6-for-11 during the stretch. The rookie is still batting just .216 overall, and the Cubs may target a veteran third baseman before the trade deadline as his replacement, but Shaw does have the talent to get hot. His fantasy value is higher in dynasty formats at the moment, though the 23-year-old could still deliver some production down the stretch this year depending on his role.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Sun 7/20/25 12:22 AM

Shaw went 2-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's victory over Boston.
EDGE Analysis
Shaw began Saturday's game on the bench but entered as a substitute for Vidal Brujan at third base and tallied two hits, including a solo homer in the seventh inning. The rookie has endured a rocky start to his MLB career, slashing .208/.283/.302 with 14 extra-base hits, 16 RBI and 12 stolen bases across 65 games. While the numbers are underwhelming, it's still too early to dismiss the once highly-regarded prospect.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Sun 7/13/25 10:56 AM

Shaw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Shaw will close out of the Cubs' first-half schedule having been held out of the lineup for three consecutive games and four of the last five, and he's managed just one hit in 26 at-bats to begin July. Vidal Brujan will get the start at third base after Jon Berti filled in for Shaw over the past two contests, but the Cubs may look to the trade market for an upgrade at the position if the organization isn't convinced that Shaw will be able to improve his offensive production coming out of the All-Star break.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Sat 7/12/25 10:53 AM

Shaw isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
Shaw has been held hitless in his last 21 at-bats and will get a day off Saturday to regroup. Jon Berti will start at third base and bat ninth for Chicago.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Fri 7/11/25 2:19 PM

The Cubs may target third base help before the trade deadline, which would bump Shaw from a regular starting role, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Most of Chicago's regulars have hit well this season, but Shaw has been inconsistent. While the rookie has shown flashes of promise after a slow start to the year, he's still slashing just .200/.278/.283 through 230 plate appearances. Over the 23-year-old's last 20 games, that's dipped to .127/.219/.175. With the Cubs sitting in first place in the NL Central and realistically in the mix for a World Series this season, the front office may decide to shore up the hot corner in the short term, with the likes of Eugenio Suarez and Ke'Bryan Hayes as potential targets. A big addition at the hot corner would cut into Shaw's already diminished fantasy appeal this year, though he remains an intriguing long-term prospect.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Wed 7/9/25 4:46 PM

Shaw is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game in Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Shaw had started each of the previous seven contests but will get a breather Wednesday. The Cubs will turn to Jon Berti at third base.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Sun 6/29/25 2:34 PM

Shaw is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Jon Berti will receive the nod at third base while Shaw sits after seven straight starts. During that stretch, the rookie went 6-for-25 with four RBI, three runs and three steals. He's swiped 10 bags in 11 attempts on the season, but his fantasy contributions have been fairly muted beyond that, as he's hitting just .222 with two home runs, 25 runs and 13 RBI over 200 plate appearances.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Sat 6/28/25 10:10 AM

Shaw went 2-for-4 with two doubles and three RBI in Friday's 7-4 loss to the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
It's been an up-and-down rookie campaign for Shaw, but he's shown flashes such as he did Friday, setting a new season and career best with the three RBI. It was also the second time this year that the 23-year-old tallied two doubles in a contest. Shaw is still slashing just .222/.297/.318 overall, though he's seeing pretty regular playing time as Chicago's primary option at third base, and he has the talent to get on a hot streak at any point.

Matt Shaw
SS/3B CHC
Sun 6/22/25 12:32 PM

Shaw will start at third base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
After resting in Saturday's 10-7 win, Shaw will return to the lineup for the series finale. The rookie has settled in as Chicago's primary third baseman and has shown some promise, though he's slumping a bit this month with a .172/.200/.276 slash line in 17 June games.