Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Shaw (oblique) is "doing great" and has resumed hitting in the batting cage and throwing, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Shaw (oblique) said Saturday that he's been cleared to begin light hitting, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Shaw is nursing an oblique injury but is considered day-to-day, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Shaw's chances of starting the season as Chicago's regular third baseman seemingly improved when the club missed out on free agent Alex Bregman, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Shaw was among 20 non-roster players invited to spring training by the Cubs on Friday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Shaw is considered the "leading contender" for the Opening Day starting job at third base, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Tuesday that Shaw will get a "long look" at third base, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Shaw has a path to the Cubs' third base job following the trade of Isaac Paredes, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Shaw (back) started for Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday and Thursday and went 2-for-9 with an RBI between the two contests.

Shaw strained his back making a play in the field Sunday for Triple-A Iowa and is considered day-to-day, MLB.com reports.