March 27-31, 2025: NL Central

Pictured: Matt Shaw (3B, CHC)

The players covered in this column are only those who still have rookie status as determined by MLB, and who made the Opening Day roster or were called up during the first weekend on an NL Central team. Find previous Call-up profiles on the Content tab of the player's PlayerLink page.

 

Chicago Cubs

Matt Shaw (3B, CHC)
The Cubs top prospect made his MLB debut over in Japan. While the Dodgers pitching staff held him to 1 single and 4 strikeouts in 9 PAs, there is a lot to be potentially excited about here, along with some risk. Shaw is a bundle of energy, with a closed stance, big windup leg kick, and plus power coming from a 5’10” 185-pound frame. Shaw has hit tool concerns, as his leg sometimes does not...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From Callups

MONDAY UPDATE: Added Mason Fluharty. Opening weekend callups from the AL East including Sugano, Campbell, Fitts, Dominguez, Warren, Roden, Wagner and more.
Mar 31 2025 3:06am
MONDAY UPDATE: Added Luarbert Arias. Opening Weekend Callups from the NL East include Crews, Baldwin, Smith-Shawver, a slew of Marlins rookies and more.
Mar 31 2025 3:04am
FRIDAY UPDATE: Christian Koss and Omar Cruz. Plus profiles for rookies on NL West rosters for Opening Day.
Mar 28 2025 3:03am
FRIDAY UPDATE: Johnathan Rodriguez. Plus all the Opening Day call-ups for the AL Central.
Mar 28 2025 3:01am
The AL West does not feature the prospect star power of other divisions, but there are rookies you should monitor on opening day rosters.
Mar 27 2025 3:02am

Tools