Shaw finished 2-for-4 in his return, delivering a go-ahead, ground-rule RBI double to the opposite field in the sixth inning of the Cubs’ 8-7 walk-off loss to the Marlins. The Cubs designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment to open a spot on the active roster.

Before the Chicago Cubs opened up a series on Monday night against the Miami Marlins, the Chicago Cubs recalled top prospect Matt Shaw after he showed signs of improvement in Triple-A Iowa. Through 24 games in Triple-A,

The Chicago Cubs recalled top prospect Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday and designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment. Chicago optioned the 23-year-old Shaw to Iowa on April 15 after a disappointing start to the rookie third baseman’s big league career.