According to MLB.com, infielder Matt Shaw is the No.1 ranked Chicago Cubs prospect. The right-handed hitting Shaw, 23, has an excellent chance to break Cubs camp as part of the team’s 26-man roster. In fact, fangraphs.com lists Shaw as the Cubs starting third baseman, hitting 8th in the lineup.

This is incredibly exciting news for Cubs fans, first and foremost. Shaw, Chicago's first-round pick back in 2023 and the No. 19 prospect overall according to MLB Pipeline, is going to make his MLB debut against the defending World Series champions in Tokyo. Does it get more thrilling than that?

The Chicago Cubs have made a decision on whether or not their top prospect will be making their first trip of the season.