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.

Brown, Wicks among Cubs pitchers expected to travel to Tokyo As the Cubs assembled their 31-man travel roster for the Tokyo Series, they prioritized pitchers who can provide lengt

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