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2025-09-15 19:09 Last Updated At：19:20

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Drones compose light images over St. Peter basilica during a concert in St. Peter's Square for the conclusion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Cristin Milloti accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "The Penguin" during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Kashmiri devotees raise their hands towards a relic, believed to be a hair from the beard of Islam's Prophet Muhammad, being displayed by a priest at the Hazratbal shrine on the Friday following Eid-e-Milad, marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet, in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

CORRECTS COUNTRYH: Soufiane Hosni of Algeria hits the ball during their pool phase matches against Italy on the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in Quezon city, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photos/Aaron Favila)

Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum (0) celebrates an interception with the Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue and cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) during the second half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

United States' Tara Davis-Woodhall competes in the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Protesters clash with police as they block the road trying to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, from Alalpardo to Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernández)

A demonstrator stands on the head of the South Bank lion that sits on the side of the Westminster Bridge, during a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally in London, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)

Members of the government-organized militias train at Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas)

A fish fantasy coffin crafted by Eric Kpakpo Adotey is displayed by the roadside in La, Accra, Ghana, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Indian cricket fans, with their bodies painted in the colors of Indian and Pakistan flags, pose for the media with a cutout image of the Asia Cup trophy in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, the eve of the Asia Cup match between the two countries. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Alexandre Paulikevitch gets ready backstage before performing at a popular theatre in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

An image of Pope Francis made by drones, hovers over the basilica in St. Peter's Square during a concert marking the conclusion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli military strike on a building in Gaza City, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)

A banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is placed by protesters at the arrival terminal of the Incheon International Airport, in Incheon, South Korea, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Former President Jair Bolsonaro, center, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Nova)

Ginger Keller pays her respects during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before he departs on Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Morristown, N.J. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Drones compose light images over St. Peter basilica during a concert in St. Peter's Square for the conclusion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Cristin Milloti accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "The Penguin" during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Kashmiri devotees raise their hands towards a relic, believed to be a hair from the beard of Islam's Prophet Muhammad, being displayed by a priest at the Hazratbal shrine on the Friday following Eid-e-Milad, marking the birth anniversary of the Prophet, in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Dar Yasin)

CORRECTS COUNTRYH: Soufiane Hosni of Algeria hits the ball during their pool phase matches against Italy on the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in Quezon city, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photos/Aaron Favila)

Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum (0) celebrates an interception with the Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue and cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) during the second half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

United States' Tara Davis-Woodhall competes in the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Protesters clash with police as they block the road trying to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, from Alalpardo to Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernández)

A demonstrator stands on the head of the South Bank lion that sits on the side of the Westminster Bridge, during a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally in London, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)

Members of the government-organized militias train at Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas)

A fish fantasy coffin crafted by Eric Kpakpo Adotey is displayed by the roadside in La, Accra, Ghana, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Indian cricket fans, with their bodies painted in the colors of Indian and Pakistan flags, pose for the media with a cutout image of the Asia Cup trophy in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, the eve of the Asia Cup match between the two countries. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Alexandre Paulikevitch gets ready backstage before performing at a popular theatre in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

An image of Pope Francis made by drones, hovers over the basilica in St. Peter's Square during a concert marking the conclusion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli military strike on a building in Gaza City, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)

A banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is placed by protesters at the arrival terminal of the Incheon International Airport, in Incheon, South Korea, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Former President Jair Bolsonaro, center, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Nova)

Ginger Keller pays her respects during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before he departs on Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Morristown, N.J. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Matt Shaw is preparing for a super-utility role with the Cubs in the wake of Alex Bregman's arrival

CHICAGO (AP) — Matt Shaw was watching TV with his wife when she got a notification on her phone: Alex Bregman had agreed to a contract with the Chicago Cubs.

Shaw was Chicago's regular third baseman during his rookie season, so he wondered what the move meant for him.

“You're kind of looking at it like ‘Oh man, where am I going to play?’ And you get a little anxious about those things,” Shaw said Friday at the team's annual fan convention. "The team knows me good enough at this point to know I just want to be prepared when the season comes around.

“So of course I immediately have questions like ‘Am I going to go here? Am I going to go there?’”

The answer to many of those questions was yes.

Shaw is preparing for a super-utility role after Chicago finalized a $175 million, five-year contract with Bregman on Wednesday. In addition to backing up Bregman at third and Nico Hoerner at second, Shaw also is expected to play in the outfield.

There is always the possibility of a trade with Hoerner, who is going into the last year of a $35 million, three-year contract, or Shaw, a first-round pick in the 2023 amateur draft who turned 24 in November. But the Cubs sound as if they are inclined to hold on to their infield depth as an insurance policy for injuries.

“I don’t think we have enough guys yet,” manager Craig Counsell said with a chuckle. “If you think there’s too many, I don’t know what you’re looking at.”

Counsell said the team was “fortunate” last year in terms of injuries.

“We’re now protecting a lot against what can happen, but I think that’s an important part of building a roster and building a team,” he said.

Hoerner, 28, was a key performer last season as Chicago won 92 games and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020. He batted .297 with seven homers, 61 RBIs and 29 steals in a career-best 156 games. He also won his second Gold Glove.

Amid increased trade speculation in the wake of Bregman's deal, Hoerner said he loves the Cubs and attributed the rumors to his contract situation and playing in a big market.

“I think, above all, just remembering that it’s not a personal thing and that the team’s job is to always make the best possible roster that they have the ability to do for this year and for years to come,” he said. “And you look at the things that we’ve done this offseason, I think it’s pretty evident that’s their goal. And we’re in a really strong place.”

Dansby Swanson, Hoerner's double-play partner at shortstop, said the second baseman was irreplaceable.

“Nico means the world to me and to this team, just who he is as a person,” Swanson said. “He brings the same type of energy and competitive spirit that Alex does.”

Shaw was relatively inexperienced at third base going into last season, but he was named a Gold Glove finalist in October. Shaking off a slow start and a stint in the minors, he hit .226 with 13 homers, 44 RBIs and 17 steals in 126 games with the Cubs.

Shaw was a shortstop growing up in Massachusetts, but he spent some time as an outfielder early in his collegiate career at the University of Maryland.

“I played outfield growing up a lot, so I look forward to running around out there,” he said. “Outfield's definitely fun. And the at-bat stuff, I think there's at-bats there, and obviously it's up to me as it's up to all the guys to earn their spots and to play well.”

Shaw also is looking forward to playing with Bregman, a two-time World Series champion with Houston.

“We had a great year last year. We had a lot of great pieces,” Shaw said, “and then you add Bregman and it's like, you look at this team up and down and we're in an amazing spot.”

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The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

The top photos of the day by AP's photojournalists

Drones compose light images over St. Peter basilica during a concert in St. Peter's Square for the conclusion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Cristin Milloti accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "The Penguin" during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

CORRECTS COUNTRYH: Soufiane Hosni of Algeria hits the ball during their pool phase matches against Italy on the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in Quezon city, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photos/Aaron Favila)

Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum (0) celebrates an interception with the Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue and cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) during the second half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

United States' Tara Davis-Woodhall competes in the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Protesters clash with police as they block the road trying to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, from Alalpardo to Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernández)

A demonstrator stands on the head of the South Bank lion that sits on the side of the Westminster Bridge, during a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally in London, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)

Members of the government-organized militias train at Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas)

A fish fantasy coffin crafted by Eric Kpakpo Adotey is displayed by the roadside in La, Accra, Ghana, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Indian cricket fans, with their bodies painted in the colors of Indian and Pakistan flags, pose for the media with a cutout image of the Asia Cup trophy in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, the eve of the Asia Cup match between the two countries. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Alexandre Paulikevitch gets ready backstage before performing at a popular theatre in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

An image of Pope Francis made by drones, hovers over the basilica in St. Peter's Square during a concert marking the conclusion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli military strike on a building in Gaza City, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)

A banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is placed by protesters at the arrival terminal of the Incheon International Airport, in Incheon, South Korea, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Former President Jair Bolsonaro, center, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Nova)

Ginger Keller pays her respects during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before he departs on Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Morristown, N.J. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Drones compose light images over St. Peter basilica during a concert in St. Peter's Square for the conclusion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Cristin Milloti accepts the award for outstanding lead actress in a limited or anthology series or movie for "The Penguin" during the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

CORRECTS COUNTRYH: Soufiane Hosni of Algeria hits the ball during their pool phase matches against Italy on the 2025 FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship in Quezon city, Philippines on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photos/Aaron Favila)

Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum (0) celebrates an interception with the Indianapolis Colts mascot Blue and cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) during the second half an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

United States' Tara Davis-Woodhall competes in the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)

Protesters clash with police as they block the road trying to disrupt the twenty-first stage of the Spanish cycling race La Vuelta, from Alalpardo to Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Manu Fernández)

A demonstrator stands on the head of the South Bank lion that sits on the side of the Westminster Bridge, during a Tommy Robinson-led Unite the Kingdom march and rally in London, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)

Members of the government-organized militias train at Fort Tiuna in Caracas, Venezuela, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Jesus Vargas)

A fish fantasy coffin crafted by Eric Kpakpo Adotey is displayed by the roadside in La, Accra, Ghana, Friday, July 25, 2025. (AP Photo/Misper Apawu)

Indian cricket fans, with their bodies painted in the colors of Indian and Pakistan flags, pose for the media with a cutout image of the Asia Cup trophy in Ahmedabad, India, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, the eve of the Asia Cup match between the two countries. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)

Alexandre Paulikevitch gets ready backstage before performing at a popular theatre in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

An image of Pope Francis made by drones, hovers over the basilica in St. Peter's Square during a concert marking the conclusion of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, at the Vatican, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Gregorio Borgia)

Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli military strike on a building in Gaza City, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)

A banner depicting U.S. President Donald Trump is placed by protesters at the arrival terminal of the Incheon International Airport, in Incheon, South Korea, Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)

Former President Jair Bolsonaro, center, temporarily allowed out of house arrest for medical treatment, departs a hospital in Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday, Sep. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Luis Nova)

Ginger Keller pays her respects during a vigil for Charlie Kirk on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before he departs on Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, in Morristown, N.J. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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