The Chicago Cubs have sent their struggling top prospect back to the minors. Third baseman Matt Shaw was optioned down to Triple-A Iowa, the team announced Tuesday. Utility man Vidal Bruján was activated off the injured list in a corresponding move and will replace Shaw in the team's position player group.

A former MLB executive criticized the Chicago Cubs’ “really disappointing” decision to demote top prospect Matt Shaw after just 20 games.

Nico Hoerner tripled in the go-ahead run in the top of the 10th inning on Tuesday and the visiting Chicago Cubs handed the San Diego Padres their first home loss, 2-1.

The NL West leaders have won 12 of 13 home games, with the lone loss coming on Tuesday night in 10 innings against Chicago. The Central-leading Cubs (12-9) took two of three from the Padres at Wrigley Field earlier in the month.

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