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Matt Shaw batting fifth in MLB debut

by Nicholas Rodriguez | Cubs Correspondent | Tue, Mar 18th 5:40am EDT

Matt Shaw is batting fifth and playing third base Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first game of the 2025 Tokyo Series. (Chicago Cubs on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact:

It's a great sign for fantasy managers who drafted Shaw, the Chicago Cubs' No. 1 prospect, to see him hit in the heart of the order in the first game of the season. He has 25-homer/25-steal potential and posted a .303/.384/.522 slash line in 159 minor league games.

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