On Friday night, the Chicago Cubs opened up a series with the Seattle Mariners in Washington.
The Cubs lost by a score of 6-5.
Chicago Cubs Announce Matt Shaw Update
GettyMatt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs at bat in the bottom of the fourth inning during the MLB Tokyo Series game against Los Angeles Dodgers at Tokyo Dome on March 18, 2025 in Tokyo, Japan.
Also on Friday, the Cubs announced the latest update on Matt Shaw.
MLB.com wrote (on August 21): “Opened rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa on Aug. 19. Set to play again Aug. 21. Manager Craig Counsell said Shaw will play multiple games this week with the goal of playing back-to-back the following week.”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 23: Matt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs at bat against the Philadelphia Phillies at Wrigley Field on April 23, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
According to the site, he could return this month (or next).
Before getting hurt, Shaw had been batting .246 with 32 hits, four home runs, 20 RBIs, 20 runs and four stolen bases in 56 games.
Social Media On Shaw
GettyMatt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs warms up prior to the game against the New York Mets at Wrigley Field on September 24, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Here’s what people have been saying about Shaw recently:
Tommy Birch (August 21): “Matt Shaw hitting second and playing 2B again for the @IowaCubs as he continues his rehab assignment tonight at Toledo.”
Jason Kempf (August 21): “Matt Shaw update: He is 2-3 with a pair of RBI for the @IowaCubs through four innings of play here in Toledo.”
@PCA4FC (August 21): “Matt Shaw is ready and we need him now!”
GettyMatt Shaw #6 of the Chicago Cubs looks on prior to game one of the Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on October 04, 2025 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
@The_Sports_Dr1 (August 21): “Matt Shaw looking good here at AAA Iowa. Should be back with the big league club in the next 7-10 days”
@cubsfan858 (August 22): “Yeah the Cubs need Matt Shaw back with the big league team ASAP. Conforto just isn’t getting it done anymore.”
Looking At The Cubs Right Now
GettyAlex Bregman #3 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his two run home run with Nico Hoerner #2 of the Chicago Cubs during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on August 21, 2026 in Seattle, Washington.
The Cubs are currently the second-place team in the National League Central with a 74-55 record in 129 games.
They are 6.0 games back of the Milwaukee Brewers for first.
Chicago Cubs Announce Matt Shaw Update During Mariners Series