Matt Shaw Makes Roster, Heading to Japan

Image via Ryan Herrera video.The Cubs are scheduled to leave for Japan after Tuesday’s game against the Brewers. That means roster decisions need to be made, mainly for the last spot or two that weren’t already widely known. Early reports hinted at Matt Shaw being left off to begin the season as he worked back from an early oblique issue, with Kevin Alcántara taking his place. However, Craig Counsell announced prior to the game that the rookie third baseman will indeed be on the flight to Tokyo.

“I think Matt Shaw is going to Japan,” the noncommittal skipper said. “That’s probably the big news.”

Craig Counsell announces that Matt Shaw will be traveling to Japan. pic.twitter.com/ev7rkPpydU

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