Cubs Trade Targets Shaw or Ramírez | Chicago Cubs News

Chicago Cubs News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 21, 2026 · 1m

The Cubs are eyeing a bold trade move to upgrade their pitching, potentially sending versatile infielder Matt Shaw or promising rookie Pedro Ramírez to the trade block. Shaw, a former first-round pick with Gold Glove potential and defensive flexibility, remains a top-tier asset despite a recent injury. Ramírez, meanwhile, brings raw power, switch-hitting ability, and major league readiness in a small sample. With a loaded infield and roster flexibility, the Cubs are poised to make a smart, strategic deal—either for Shaw’s experience or Ramírez’s upside—to build a stronger, more competitive…