2026 Stats
AVG
.256
HR
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RBI
12
R
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SB
3
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
While there were definite growing pains during Shaw's rookie season in 2025, there were also plenty of flashes of promise. The young infielder started slowly and was batting just .172 at the end of April, which got him sent back down to Triple-A Iowa, but he was recalled in early May and batted .359 in the month. However, Shaw wouldn't bat above .240 in a month again the rest of the year, which highlighted his volatility as a player just getting his feet wet in the majors. When he did make contact, the 24-year-old displayed an encouraging mix of power and speed, and he finished with 13 home runs and 17 stolen bases. Shaw batted .284 with a .379 on-base percentage across two minor-league stops in 2024, and if he can carry more of that over to the MLB level in 2026, a big step forward is possible in his sophomore campaign. However, the Cubs' signing of Alex Bregman this offseason significantly alters Shaw's path to playing time. Chicago could look to get him reps in the outfield to use him as a potential utility player, but even in that role he'll likely have much smaller volume than previously expected. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year contract with the Cubs in March of 2026.
Lifts off in win
Shaw went 3-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Padres.
Analysis
Despite being in a utility role, Shaw has been close to a regular lately, as Wednesday was his third start in Chicago's last four games, and his hot bat is making it hard to keep him out of the lineup. The 24-year-old is now batting .301 with an .849 OPS, and his ability to both hit for power and swipe a base raises his ceiling even further. It's hard to know where Shaw will slot in each day, but he's certainly establishing some fantasy value in the early going.
Despite being in a utility role, Shaw has been close to a regular lately, as Wednesday was his third start in Chicago's last four games, and his hot bat is making it hard to keep him out of the lineup. The 24-year-old is now batting .301 with an .849 OPS, and his ability to both hit for power and swipe a base raises his ceiling even further. It's hard to know where Shaw will slot in each day, but he's certainly establishing some fantasy value in the early going.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+29%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+36%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .815 | 163 | 7 | 21 | .268 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .634 | 382 | 9 | 35 | .213 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .838 | 50 | 1 | 7 | .304 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .614 | 49 | 2 | 5 | .205 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | .808 | 110 | 6 | 14 | .250 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | .649 | 327 | 7 | 30 | .218 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | .667 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | .000 | 6 | 0 | 0 | .000 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+23%
OPS on Road
2026
+38%
OPS on Road
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| Since 2024Home | .612 | 251 | 6 | 21 | .213 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .753 | 294 | 10 | 35 | .243 | ||||
| 2026Home | .600 | 41 | 0 | 4 | .282 | ||||
| 2026Away | .826 | 58 | 3 | 8 | .235 | ||||
| 2025Home | .633 | 201 | 6 | 17 | .203 | ||||
| 2025Away | .736 | 236 | 7 | 27 | .245 | ||||
| 2024Home | .222 | 9 | 0 | 0 | .111 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Matt Shaw compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.35BB Rate
6.1%K Rate
17.2%BABIP
.282ISO
.167AVG
.256OBP
.306SLG
.422OPS
.728wOBA
.319Exit Velocity
86.5 mphHard Hit Rate
28.0%Barrels/PA
4.0%Expected BA
.255Expected SLG
.389Sprint Speed
26.0 ft/secGround Ball %
35.6%Line Drive %
19.2%Fly Ball %
45.2%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
2025
2024
Shaw's game was built for standard 5x5 fantasy, as he could be a 25-homer/25-steal infielder who hits for a high average during his prime years. A sturdy, athletic 5-foot-9 second baseman who has spent a signifiant amount of time at third base over the past year, Shaw figures to debut at the hot corner on Opening Day after Isaac Paredes was shipped to Houston as part of the return for Kyle Tucker. Shaw slashed .284/.379/.488 with 21 homers, 31 steals and strong hard-hit data (29.7 Hard%, 13.4 Soft%) in 121 games at Double-A and Triple-A, and his command of the zone didn't lessen after his promotion to Triple-A. If Shaw embraced pulling the ball more regularly (Oppo% over 40% at both stops) he could reach another level as a power hitter, but he already has a high floor and high ceiling in our game and is ready for primetime.
More Fantasy News
Tallies three doubles Wednesday
Shaw went 3-for-4 with three doubles, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 11-2 win over the Phillies.
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Role trending down
Shaw will start at first base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
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Goes deep again Monday
Shaw went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's 6-4 loss to the Rays.
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Connects for first home run
Shaw went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in a 6-5 loss to the Guardians in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader.
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Tallies two hits, two RBI in win
Shaw went 2-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Angels.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Candidate to be traded?
Shaw could be seen as a potential trade candidate after the Cubs extended Nico Hoerner, according to Chris Landers of FanSided.
Analysis
The Cubs have locked up Hoerner, Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson for at least four years each. That means Shaw will either convert to a full-time outfielder or try to move elsewhere, as he's not expected to be a utility player on a long-term basis. If that's the case, expect teams to call the Cubs about Shaw's availability. He could command a decent return if he ends up getting traded.
The Cubs have locked up Hoerner, Alex Bregman and Dansby Swanson for at least four years each. That means Shaw will either convert to a full-time outfielder or try to move elsewhere, as he's not expected to be a utility player on a long-term basis. If that's the case, expect teams to call the Cubs about Shaw's availability. He could command a decent return if he ends up getting traded.