{"id":164247,"date":"2026-03-14T23:06:16","date_gmt":"2026-03-14T23:06:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=164247"},"modified":"2026-03-14T23:06:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T23:06:16","slug":"%f0%9f%9a%a8breaking-cubs-youngster-is-quietly-putting-together-a-very-strong-spring-training-and-insiders-are-starting-to-take-notice-while-the-spotlight-has-been-elsewhere-his-consistent-perform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=164247","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udea8BREAKING: Cubs youngster is quietly putting together a VERY strong Spring Training, and insiders are starting to take notice. While the spotlight has been elsewhere, his consistent performances are raising eyebrows inside the organization. If this momentum continues, Chicago may have just uncovered a surprise weapon for the season. \ud83d\udc40\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47\ud83d\udc47"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cubs <\/span>Youngster <\/span>Quietly <\/span>Building <\/span>Momentum <\/span>During <\/span>Spring <\/span>Training <\/span>as <\/span>Matt <\/span>Shaw <\/span>Shows <\/span>Signs <\/span>of <\/span>Breakout <\/span>Potential<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

As <\/span>Major <\/span>League <\/span>Baseball <\/span>edges <\/span>closer <\/span>to <\/span>Opening <\/span>Day, <\/span>the <\/span>final <\/span>stretch <\/span>of <\/span>Spring <\/span>Training <\/span>has <\/span>become <\/span>a <\/span>crucial <\/span>evaluation <\/span>period <\/span>for <\/span>teams <\/span>across <\/span>the <\/span>league. <\/span>For <\/span>the <\/span>Chicago <\/span>Cubs, <\/span>a <\/span>franchise <\/span>that <\/span>made <\/span>several <\/span>headline-<\/span>grabbing <\/span>moves <\/span>during <\/span>the <\/span>offseason, <\/span>these <\/span>final <\/span>weeks <\/span>are <\/span>especially <\/span>important <\/span>as <\/span>the <\/span>roster <\/span>begins <\/span>to <\/span>take <\/span>shape. <\/span>With <\/span>less <\/span>than <\/span>two <\/span>weeks <\/span>remaining <\/span>before <\/span>the <\/span>regular <\/span>season <\/span>begins, <\/span>manager <\/span>Craig <\/span>Counsell <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs\u2019 <\/span>coaching <\/span>staff <\/span>are <\/span>carefully <\/span>assessing <\/span>performances, <\/span>and <\/span>one <\/span>young <\/span>player <\/span>has <\/span>quietly <\/span>emerged <\/span>as <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>intriguing <\/span>storylines <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>spring.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cubs<\/p>\n

That <\/span>player <\/span>is <\/span>Matt <\/span>Shaw, <\/span>the <\/span>24-<\/span>year-<\/span>old <\/span>infielder <\/span>who <\/span>may <\/span>not <\/span>currently <\/span>have <\/span>a <\/span>locked-<\/span>in <\/span>starting <\/span>role <\/span>but <\/span>is <\/span>steadily <\/span>forcing <\/span>his <\/span>way <\/span>into <\/span>the <\/span>conversation <\/span>with <\/span>an <\/span>impressive <\/span>showing <\/span>during <\/span>exhibition <\/span>play. <\/span>While <\/span>much <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>offseason <\/span>attention <\/span>surrounding <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>focused <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>blockbuster <\/span>signing <\/span>of <\/span>All-<\/span>Star <\/span>third <\/span>baseman <\/span>Alex <\/span>Bregman, <\/span>Shaw <\/span>has <\/span>been <\/span>quietly <\/span>reminding <\/span>the <\/span>organization\u2014<\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>fans\u2014<\/span>that <\/span>his <\/span>development <\/span>remains <\/span>a <\/span>key <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>Chicago\u2019s <\/span>long-<\/span>term <\/span>plans.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Cubs\u2019 <\/span>aggressive <\/span>offseason <\/span>reshaped <\/span>several <\/span>areas <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>roster, <\/span>but <\/span>the <\/span>addition <\/span>of <\/span>Bregman <\/span>had <\/span>perhaps <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>direct <\/span>impact <\/span>on <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>immediate <\/span>outlook. <\/span>Prior <\/span>to <\/span>Bregman\u2019s <\/span>arrival, <\/span>Shaw <\/span>had <\/span>been <\/span>viewed <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>potential <\/span>everyday <\/span>option <\/span>at <\/span>third <\/span>base <\/span>following <\/span>an <\/span>encouraging <\/span>but <\/span>inconsistent <\/span>rookie <\/span>campaign. <\/span>Once <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>committed <\/span>significant <\/span>resources <\/span>to <\/span>bring <\/span>Bregman <\/span>to <\/span>Chicago, <\/span>however, <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>path <\/span>to <\/span>a <\/span>starting <\/span>role <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>hot <\/span>corner <\/span>suddenly <\/span>became <\/span>far <\/span>less <\/span>clear.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite <\/span>that <\/span>change <\/span>in <\/span>circumstances, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>have <\/span>continued <\/span>to <\/span>emphasize <\/span>that <\/span>Shaw <\/span>remains <\/span>firmly <\/span>in <\/span>their <\/span>plans <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>2026 <\/span>season. <\/span>Rather <\/span>than <\/span>being <\/span>sidelined, <\/span>the <\/span>young <\/span>infielder <\/span>is <\/span>expected <\/span>to <\/span>serve <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>versatile <\/span>utility <\/span>option <\/span>who <\/span>can <\/span>contribute <\/span>across <\/span>multiple <\/span>defensive <\/span>positions. <\/span>The <\/span>organization <\/span>believes <\/span>his <\/span>defensive <\/span>ability <\/span>translates <\/span>well <\/span>both <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>infield <\/span>and <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>outfield, <\/span>making <\/span>him <\/span>a <\/span>valuable <\/span>chess <\/span>piece <\/span>for <\/span>Counsell <\/span>as <\/span>he <\/span>constructs <\/span>lineups <\/span>throughout <\/span>the <\/span>long <\/span>season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Defense <\/span>has <\/span>rarely <\/span>been <\/span>a <\/span>concern <\/span>for <\/span>Shaw. <\/span>Throughout <\/span>his <\/span>rise <\/span>through <\/span>the <\/span>minor <\/span>leagues <\/span>and <\/span>into <\/span>the <\/span>major <\/span>leagues, <\/span>scouts <\/span>and <\/span>coaches <\/span>have <\/span>consistently <\/span>praised <\/span>his <\/span>athleticism, <\/span>instincts, <\/span>and <\/span>versatility <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>field. <\/span>The <\/span>larger <\/span>question <\/span>entering <\/span>this <\/span>season <\/span>centered <\/span>around <\/span>his <\/span>offensive <\/span>consistency, <\/span>particularly <\/span>after <\/span>an <\/span>up-<\/span>and-<\/span>down <\/span>rookie <\/span>year <\/span>that <\/span>saw <\/span>flashes <\/span>of <\/span>promise <\/span>mixed <\/span>with <\/span>stretches <\/span>of <\/span>adjustment <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

During <\/span>the <\/span>early <\/span>months <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>2025 <\/span>season, <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>bat <\/span>struggled <\/span>to <\/span>find <\/span>rhythm <\/span>against <\/span>major <\/span>league <\/span>pitching. <\/span>Like <\/span>many <\/span>young <\/span>hitters <\/span>transitioning <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>highest <\/span>level <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>sport, <\/span>he <\/span>faced <\/span>a <\/span>steep <\/span>learning <\/span>curve <\/span>as <\/span>opposing <\/span>pitchers <\/span>quickly <\/span>identified <\/span>areas <\/span>to <\/span>exploit. <\/span>However, <\/span>as <\/span>the <\/span>season <\/span>progressed, <\/span>Shaw <\/span>began <\/span>to <\/span>make <\/span>noticeable <\/span>adjustments. <\/span>Over <\/span>the <\/span>final <\/span>three <\/span>months <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>campaign, <\/span>he <\/span>showed <\/span>improved <\/span>plate <\/span>discipline, <\/span>better <\/span>contact <\/span>quality, <\/span>and <\/span>a <\/span>growing <\/span>comfort <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>batter\u2019s <\/span>box.<\/span><\/p>\n

Those <\/span>late-<\/span>season <\/span>adjustments <\/span>appear <\/span>to <\/span>have <\/span>carried <\/span>directly <\/span>into <\/span>Spring <\/span>Training <\/span>this <\/span>year. <\/span>While <\/span>the <\/span>spotlight <\/span>has <\/span>largely <\/span>remained <\/span>on <\/span>established <\/span>veterans <\/span>and <\/span>newly <\/span>acquired <\/span>players, <\/span>Shaw <\/span>has <\/span>been <\/span>quietly <\/span>producing <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>impressive <\/span>offensive <\/span>performances <\/span>in <\/span>Cubs <\/span>camp. <\/span>In <\/span>many <\/span>ways, <\/span>his <\/span>spring <\/span>could <\/span>be <\/span>viewed <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>continuation <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>progress <\/span>he <\/span>made <\/span>during <\/span>the <\/span>latter <\/span>portion <\/span>of <\/span>last <\/span>season.<\/span><\/p>\n

Through <\/span>the <\/span>first <\/span>dozen <\/span>exhibition <\/span>games <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>spring <\/span>schedule, <\/span>Shaw <\/span>has <\/span>been <\/span>a <\/span>regular <\/span>presence <\/span>in <\/span>Chicago\u2019s <\/span>lineup, <\/span>receiving <\/span>consistent <\/span>opportunities <\/span>to <\/span>prove <\/span>himself. <\/span>In <\/span>those <\/span>appearances, <\/span>he <\/span>has <\/span>looked <\/span>far <\/span>more <\/span>confident <\/span>and <\/span>controlled <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>plate <\/span>compared <\/span>to <\/span>earlier <\/span>stages <\/span>of <\/span>his <\/span>career. <\/span>The <\/span>numbers <\/span>reflect <\/span>that <\/span>comfort <\/span>as <\/span>well.<\/span><\/p>\n

In <\/span>12 <\/span>Spring <\/span>Training <\/span>games, <\/span>Shaw <\/span>has <\/span>posted <\/span>a <\/span>strong <\/span>slash <\/span>line <\/span>of .<\/span>333 <\/span>batting <\/span>average, .<\/span>400 <\/span>on-<\/span>base <\/span>percentage, <\/span>and .<\/span>467 <\/span>slugging <\/span>percentage. <\/span>While <\/span>exhibition <\/span>statistics <\/span>should <\/span>always <\/span>be <\/span>viewed <\/span>with <\/span>caution, <\/span>the <\/span>underlying <\/span>trends <\/span>in <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>performance <\/span>are <\/span>encouraging. <\/span>He <\/span>has <\/span>demonstrated <\/span>patience, <\/span>drawing <\/span>three <\/span>walks <\/span>while <\/span>striking <\/span>out <\/span>just <\/span>four <\/span>times <\/span>across <\/span>35 <\/span>plate <\/span>appearances.<\/span><\/p>\n

Equally <\/span>notable <\/span>has <\/span>been <\/span>his <\/span>activity <\/span>on <\/span>the <\/span>basepaths. <\/span>Shaw <\/span>has <\/span>stolen <\/span>four <\/span>bases <\/span>during <\/span>Spring <\/span>Training, <\/span>showcasing <\/span>the <\/span>athleticism <\/span>and <\/span>instincts <\/span>that <\/span>have <\/span>long <\/span>been <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>his <\/span>profile <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>player. <\/span>His <\/span>speed <\/span>and <\/span>baserunning <\/span>ability <\/span>add <\/span>another <\/span>dimension <\/span>to <\/span>his <\/span>game <\/span>and <\/span>further <\/span>strengthen <\/span>his <\/span>case <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>valuable <\/span>contributor <\/span>even <\/span>if <\/span>he <\/span>is <\/span>not <\/span>penciled <\/span>into <\/span>the <\/span>starting <\/span>lineup <\/span>every <\/span>day.<\/span><\/p>\n

From <\/span>a <\/span>developmental <\/span>standpoint, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>have <\/span>been <\/span>pleased <\/span>with <\/span>how <\/span>Shaw <\/span>has <\/span>responded <\/span>to <\/span>the <\/span>challenge <\/span>of <\/span>adjusting <\/span>his <\/span>role. <\/span>For <\/span>many <\/span>young <\/span>players, <\/span>losing <\/span>a <\/span>projected <\/span>starting <\/span>position <\/span>could <\/span>create <\/span>frustration <\/span>or <\/span>disrupt <\/span>confidence. <\/span>Instead, <\/span>Shaw <\/span>has <\/span>approached <\/span>the <\/span>situation <\/span>with <\/span>maturity, <\/span>focusing <\/span>on <\/span>improving <\/span>his <\/span>overall <\/span>game <\/span>and <\/span>proving <\/span>he <\/span>can <\/span>help <\/span>the <\/span>team <\/span>in <\/span>multiple <\/span>ways.<\/span><\/p>\n

That <\/span>mentality <\/span>has <\/span>not <\/span>gone <\/span>unnoticed <\/span>within <\/span>the <\/span>organization. <\/span>Coaches <\/span>have <\/span>repeatedly <\/span>highlighted <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>work <\/span>ethic <\/span>during <\/span>workouts <\/span>and <\/span>his <\/span>willingness <\/span>to <\/span>adapt <\/span>to <\/span>different <\/span>defensive <\/span>assignments <\/span>during <\/span>Spring <\/span>Training. <\/span>By <\/span>embracing <\/span>versatility, <\/span>he <\/span>has <\/span>positioned <\/span>himself <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>player <\/span>who <\/span>can <\/span>fill <\/span>several <\/span>important <\/span>roles <\/span>throughout <\/span>the <\/span>season.<\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>question <\/span>now <\/span>facing <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>is <\/span>how <\/span>to <\/span>balance <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>continued <\/span>development <\/span>with <\/span>the <\/span>realities <\/span>of <\/span>a <\/span>competitive <\/span>roster. <\/span>Chicago\u2019s <\/span>starting <\/span>lineup <\/span>features <\/span>several <\/span>established <\/span>players, <\/span>including <\/span>Bregman <\/span>at <\/span>third <\/span>base <\/span>and <\/span>Nico <\/span>Hoerner <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>middle <\/span>infield. <\/span>Both <\/span>players <\/span>are <\/span>key <\/span>contributors <\/span>who <\/span>will <\/span>naturally <\/span>command <\/span>regular <\/span>playing <\/span>time, <\/span>which <\/span>could <\/span>limit <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>opportunities <\/span>if <\/span>the <\/span>team <\/span>strictly <\/span>follows <\/span>a <\/span>traditional <\/span>lineup <\/span>structure.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manager <\/span>Craig <\/span>Counsell <\/span>may <\/span>therefore <\/span>need <\/span>to <\/span>be <\/span>creative <\/span>in <\/span>order <\/span>to <\/span>maximize <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>value <\/span>while <\/span>also <\/span>ensuring <\/span>the <\/span>young <\/span>infielder <\/span>continues <\/span>receiving <\/span>meaningful <\/span>at-<\/span>bats. <\/span>Counsell <\/span>has <\/span>built <\/span>a <\/span>reputation <\/span>throughout <\/span>his <\/span>managerial <\/span>career <\/span>for <\/span>flexibility <\/span>and <\/span>strategic <\/span>lineup <\/span>management, <\/span>and <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>skill <\/span>set <\/span>could <\/span>provide <\/span>the <\/span>perfect <\/span>opportunity <\/span>to <\/span>apply <\/span>that <\/span>approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cubs<\/p>\n

One <\/span>possible <\/span>solution <\/span>could <\/span>involve <\/span>rotating <\/span>Shaw <\/span>through <\/span>multiple <\/span>defensive <\/span>positions, <\/span>giving <\/span>him <\/span>occasional <\/span>starts <\/span>across <\/span>the <\/span>infield <\/span>and <\/span>outfield <\/span>depending <\/span>on <\/span>matchups <\/span>and <\/span>rest <\/span>days <\/span>for <\/span>other <\/span>players. <\/span>This <\/span>strategy <\/span>would <\/span>allow <\/span>Shaw <\/span>to <\/span>remain <\/span>engaged <\/span>offensively <\/span>while <\/span>also <\/span>preserving <\/span>the <\/span>team\u2019s <\/span>preferred <\/span>starting <\/span>alignment <\/span>most <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Another <\/span>factor <\/span>working <\/span>in <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>favor <\/span>is <\/span>the <\/span>improved <\/span>depth <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs\u2019 <\/span>bench <\/span>compared <\/span>to <\/span>previous <\/span>seasons. <\/span>Last <\/span>year, <\/span>Chicago <\/span>struggled <\/span>at <\/span>times <\/span>with <\/span>limited <\/span>offensive <\/span>production <\/span>from <\/span>reserve <\/span>players. <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>presence <\/span>changes <\/span>that <\/span>dynamic <\/span>considerably. <\/span>His <\/span>combination <\/span>of <\/span>contact <\/span>hitting, <\/span>speed, <\/span>and <\/span>defensive <\/span>flexibility <\/span>makes <\/span>him <\/span>a <\/span>valuable <\/span>asset <\/span>late <\/span>in <\/span>games, <\/span>whether <\/span>entering <\/span>as <\/span>a <\/span>pinch <\/span>hitter, <\/span>pinch <\/span>runner, <\/span>or <\/span>defensive <\/span>replacement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, <\/span>the <\/span>long-<\/span>term <\/span>trajectory <\/span>of <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>career <\/span>will <\/span>depend <\/span>heavily <\/span>on <\/span>consistent <\/span>opportunities <\/span>to <\/span>face <\/span>major <\/span>league <\/span>pitching. <\/span>Development <\/span>at <\/span>the <\/span>highest <\/span>level <\/span>requires <\/span>repetition, <\/span>and <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>will <\/span>need <\/span>to <\/span>ensure <\/span>he <\/span>receives <\/span>enough <\/span>playing <\/span>time <\/span>to <\/span>continue <\/span>refining <\/span>his <\/span>offensive <\/span>approach. <\/span>If <\/span>he <\/span>remains <\/span>limited <\/span>to <\/span>sporadic <\/span>appearances, <\/span>maintaining <\/span>momentum <\/span>could <\/span>become <\/span>difficult.<\/span><\/p>\n

For <\/span>now, <\/span>however, <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>performance <\/span>this <\/span>spring <\/span>is <\/span>sending <\/span>a <\/span>clear <\/span>message. <\/span>Even <\/span>without <\/span>a <\/span>guaranteed <\/span>starting <\/span>role, <\/span>he <\/span>is <\/span>determined <\/span>to <\/span>prove <\/span>that <\/span>he <\/span>belongs <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs\u2019 <\/span>plans <\/span>moving <\/span>forward. <\/span>His <\/span>steady <\/span>production <\/span>has <\/span>already <\/span>begun <\/span>to <\/span>raise <\/span>interesting <\/span>questions <\/span>about <\/span>how <\/span>Chicago\u2019s <\/span>lineup <\/span>could <\/span>evolve <\/span>once <\/span>the <\/span>regular <\/span>season <\/span>begins.<\/span><\/p>\n

As <\/span>Opening <\/span>Day <\/span>approaches, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>find <\/span>themselves <\/span>in <\/span>an <\/span>encouraging <\/span>position. <\/span>The <\/span>team <\/span>has <\/span>added <\/span>star <\/span>power <\/span>during <\/span>the <\/span>offseason <\/span>while <\/span>also <\/span>seeing <\/span>promising <\/span>development <\/span>from <\/span>younger <\/span>players <\/span>like <\/span>Shaw. <\/span>That <\/span>combination <\/span>of <\/span>veteran <\/span>leadership <\/span>and <\/span>emerging <\/span>talent <\/span>is <\/span>often <\/span>a <\/span>formula <\/span>for <\/span>sustained <\/span>success <\/span>over <\/span>a <\/span>long <\/span>season.<\/span><\/p>\n

In <\/span>many <\/span>ways, <\/span>Shaw\u2019s <\/span>progress <\/span>embodies <\/span>the <\/span>broader <\/span>goals <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>organization. <\/span>The <\/span>Cubs <\/span>are <\/span>not <\/span>simply <\/span>trying <\/span>to <\/span>compete <\/span>in <\/span>the <\/span>present\u2014<\/span>they <\/span>are <\/span>building <\/span>a <\/span>roster <\/span>capable <\/span>of <\/span>contending <\/span>for <\/span>years <\/span>to <\/span>come. <\/span>Developing <\/span>young <\/span>players <\/span>who <\/span>can <\/span>contribute <\/span>in <\/span>meaningful <\/span>ways <\/span>remains <\/span>a <\/span>central <\/span>part <\/span>of <\/span>that <\/span>vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

If <\/span>Shaw <\/span>continues <\/span>performing <\/span>at <\/span>his <\/span>current <\/span>level, <\/span>it <\/span>will <\/span>become <\/span>increasingly <\/span>difficult <\/span>for <\/span>the <\/span>coaching <\/span>staff <\/span>to <\/span>keep <\/span>his <\/span>bat <\/span>out <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>lineup. <\/span>Whether <\/span>through <\/span>creative <\/span>positioning, <\/span>rotational <\/span>rest <\/span>days, <\/span>or <\/span>matchup-<\/span>based <\/span>decisions, <\/span>the <\/span>Cubs <\/span>may <\/span>soon <\/span>find <\/span>themselves <\/span>searching <\/span>for <\/span>ways <\/span>to <\/span>ensure <\/span>the <\/span>young <\/span>infielder <\/span>stays <\/span>involved.<\/span><\/p>\n

That <\/span>storyline <\/span>could <\/span>become <\/span>one <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>most <\/span>fascinating <\/span>narratives <\/span>of <\/span>the <\/span>early <\/span>2026 <\/span>season. <\/span>Shaw <\/span>has <\/span>already <\/span>shown <\/span>that <\/span>he <\/span>can <\/span>respond <\/span>to <\/span>adversity <\/span>and <\/span>adapt <\/span>to <\/span>changing <\/span>circumstances. <\/span>Now, <\/span>the <\/span>next <\/span>step <\/span>will <\/span>be <\/span>proving <\/span>that <\/span>his <\/span>strong <\/span>spring <\/span>performance <\/span>can <\/span>translate <\/span>into <\/span>sustained <\/span>production <\/span>once <\/span>the <\/span>regular <\/span>season <\/span>begins.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cubs<\/p>\n

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