Matt Shaw, Chicago’s rookie third baseman, praised Tucker’s grit and leadership as the Cubs navigate a prolonged slump, highlighting how Tucker’s example can lift the clubhouse and ignite late-season momentum.

Matt Shaw, rookie third baseman for Chicago, provided teammates with praise for Tucker’s grit and leadership as the Cubs navigate a prolonged slump. Shaw’s own emergence adds depth to the Cubs’ infield and could influence lineup flexibility if Tucker’s return lags, potentially lifting Shaw’s plate opportunities and the club’s late-season trajectory.

Shaw has surged late, showing plate discipline and surprising base speed, hinting at long-term value for Cubs but with notable breakout-risk given a rough first half and limited sample. His dual-eligibility adds floor in deeper formats, while his ceiling remains tied to continued performance.

Shaw emerged as a bright spot for the Cubs after a shaky start, delivering four homers in a recent stretch and a robust OPS. His breakout fuels a late-season mini-campaign, offering hope for fantasy managers who need pop and RBI from a hot-hitting young infield bat in a Cubs lineup that’s finding its stride.

Shaw supplied a power stroke with a homer in Chicago’s 4-1 win, adding to a rising rookie profile alongside Horton and Busch, contributing to Chicago’s early lead in the series.