"I’ve been preparing for this opportunity for my entire life," the 23-year-old Shaw said of making Chicago's travel roster.

Matt Shaw, the Cubs' No. 1 prospect, records four hits -- including a homer and a triple -- and a stolen base for Triple-A Iowa Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw gets deep into the hole to make a throw to Matt Mervis who makes a nifty snag and tag for Triple-A Iowa Cubs No. 2 prospect Matt Shaw rips a 107.4 mph single for his first Triple-A hit for Iowa

Shaw is expected to make his major-league debut in the Tokyo Series. The Cubs will have to clear a 40-man-roster spot to activate him, but they don’t have to make any moves until just before Opening Day in Japan.