Shaw Out, Roberts On IL | MLB News

Cubs utility man Matt Shaw heads to the IL with a sprained left hand, sidelined after lingering soreness despite initial precautionary removal from Sunday’s game; doctors say it’s not serious, and he could return by July 9th. Meanwhile, outfielder Kevin Alcántara is called up from Triple-A Iowa, and Michael Conforto is expected to see more time, especially against right-handers, to fill the gap. The injury woes continue with right-hander Ethan Roberts also headed to the 15-day IL due to forearm inflammation — a necessary break after a rough June and heavy workload. The Cubs hope both players recover quickly, but they’ll need depth to step up in their absence. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/f5372bc96f3dd900