On Wednesday, it appeared like the Chicago Cubs would not have Matt Shaw available at the start of the season. Bruce Levine of 670 The Score said he didn’t think Shaw would make the Cubs’ trip to Japan to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 18 at the Tokyo Dome.

The Chicago Cubs spent the entirety of this offseason filling holes and crafting what they feel is the best possible major league roster. The team added depth in the bullpen, in the starting rotation,

As one of the Cubs' top prospects, Shaw has demonstrated that he is ready for his chance on the biggest stage. Now that he is back and healthy with no restrictions, he will be the center of attention as the Cubs evaluate whether he is ready to make his mark in the big leagues.