Cubs Promote Pedro Ramirez, Place Matt Shaw On 10-Day IL
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Chicago Cubs have called up top prospect Pedro Ramirez for his major league debut, while infielder Matt Shaw has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to back tightness.
- Ramirez, a 22-year-old Venezuelan switch-hitter, has impressed in Triple-A with a .312/.395/.547 batting line, nine home runs, and strong stolen base efficiency, elevating him into several top-100 prospect rankings.
- Ramirez can play second or third base and has won a minor league Gold Glove at third; however, the Cubs have a crowded infield with established players signed long-term, making his long-term role uncertain.
- Matt Shaw, who has cooled off after a hot start and has been adjusting to the outfield, could return from the injured list as soon as next weekend, while Ramirez may provide versatile infield and corner outfield coverage in the meantime.
- Both Ramirez and Shaw could be valuable trade assets at the deadline given the Cubs’ depth of young, major league-ready talent, especially with upcoming free agency creating potential roster vacancies.