Ramirez Out with Back Spasms | Chicago Cubs News

Pedro Ramirez, Chicago’s breakout rookie infielder, is sidelined with lower back spasms just as the Cubs gear up for a crucial division series against Milwaukee—forcing Matt Shaw into the starting role and raising questions about infield depth. The 22-year-old, who’s been lighting up the lineup with a .285 average, 24 RBIs, and seven stolen bases, now faces an uncertain recovery timeline as the team prioritizes his health over immediate wins. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bab66f4696cb9d64