Cubs place Matt Shaw on injured list, recall Kevin Alcántara
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
The Chicago Cubs announced a roster move on June 29, placing Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list due to mild left wrist sprain. Shaw left the game on June 28 after experiencing wrist soreness. To fill his spot, the Cubs recalled Kevin Alcántara from Triple-A Iowa, where he has performed well, hitting.273 with 15 home runs this season. This marks Shaw's second stint on the injured list, as he previously dealt with a back issue.
- •Matt Shaw placed on 10-day injured list with left wrist sprain.
- •Shaw had previously missed time this season due to a back issue.
- •Kevin Alcántara recalled from Triple-A Iowa to replace Shaw.
- •Alcántara has 15 home runs in 55 games at Iowa.
- •Shaw is batting.246 with four home runs in 56 games for the Cubs.
- 11:03 PMYahoo Sports — Banged-up Cubs place utilityman Matt Shaw and right-hander Ethan Roberts on the IL
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Cubs roster move: Matt Shaw to injured list, Kevin Alcántara recalled
"The banged-up Chicago Cubs placed utilityman Matt Shaw and right-hander Ethan Roberts on the injured list on Monday. Shaw has a sprained left hand and Roberts is out because of elbow inflammation. Outfielder Kevin Alcántara and right-hander Gavin Hollowell were recalled from Triple-A Iowa before the opener of a three-game series against San Diego.
"The Cubs made a position player roster move Monday.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 11:03 PMBanged-up Cubs place utilityman Matt Shaw and right-hander Ethan Roberts on the IL
The banged-up Chicago Cubs placed utilityman Matt Shaw and right-hander Ethan Roberts on the injured list on Monday. Shaw has a sprained left hand and Roberts is out because of elbow inflammation. Outfielder Kevin Alcántara and right-hander Gavin Hollowell were recalled from Triple-A Iowa before the opener of a three-game series against San Diego.
- Yahoo SportsJun 29, 2026, 9:15 PMCubs roster move: Matt Shaw to injured list, Kevin Alcántara recalled
The Cubs made a position player roster move Monday.
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