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Cubs Invite Matt Shaw, Moises Ballesteros, James Triantos To Spring Training
The Chicago Cubs are bringing infield prospects Matt Shaw and James Triantos, and catcher/first baseman Moises Ballesteros to major-league spring training this year as non-roster invites. Per MLB Pipeline, Shaw is ranked as the No. 19 overall prospect in baseball, with Triantos checking in at No. 73, and Ballesteros at No. 69. If the Cubs don't sign free-agent third baseman Alex Bregman, Shaw is expected to be the "leading contender" for starting duties at third base on Opening Day despite having yet to play in the majors. The 23-year-old Shaw hit .284/.379/.488 with 21 homers and 31 steals in the minors in 2024 and could be in play in mixed fantasy leagues in 2025 given his power/speed potential. Ballesteros, 21, has great contact skills from the left side but does have a tendency to chase outside the zone. Triantos, 22, has limited power but stole 47 bags on the farm in 2024.
Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Maddie Lee
Source: Chicago Sun-Times - Maddie Lee
