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Cubs' Matt Shaw shows injury progress but not ready to return yet

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 12:44 AM

Last updated Aug 9, 2026

Cubs' Matt Shaw shows injury progress but not ready to return yet

Summary

Chicago Cubs utility player Matt Shaw remains sidelined with a left hand/wrist injury sustained on June 29. Manager Craig Counsell noted Shaw is making slow progress but is still weeks away from a return. Shaw has engaged in pregame work at multiple positions and expressed optimism about improvements in his condition. However, he is not yet swinging a bat at full speed. The Cubs are cautious in their approach to ensure Shaw's full recovery.

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Status Watch

•Matt Shaw on the injured list since June 29.
•Cubs manager Craig Counsell says recovery progress is slow.
•Shaw has been working out at multiple positions.
•He feels improvement but is cautious about full-speed swings.
•Shaw's injury has affected his participation in the lineup.

Latest Updates

12:44 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs utility player Matt Shaw encouraged by injury progress, but is still weeks away from returning

What they're saying

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KANSAS CITY — What initially seemed to be an injury that would require a minimum stint on the injured list has turned into a weeks-long recovery for Chicago Cubs utility player Matt Shaw. Sidelined on the IL since June 29 with a left hand/wrist injury, Shaw remains weeks away from returning, manager Craig Counsell said this weekend. “We’re making progress, it’s just slow progress — it’s slower ...
— Yahoo Sports

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