Chicago manager David Ross said Simmons (shoulder) might not be ready to go by Opening Day, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ross didn't make it sound like Simmons would miss too much time beyond Opening Day if he's not ready to go, but the Cubs may still need to cover for him at least on a temporary basis. Nico Hoerner would likely be next up at shortstop, though recent addition Jonathan Villar could also be in the mix.

Simmons (shoulder) is expected start throwing again by Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons was held out of the lineup Saturday with right shoulder soreness. The issue doesn't appear to be overly serious, and he should be prepared for Opening Day barring any setbacks.

Simmons is dealing with right shoulder soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons signed with the Cubs in early March, but he has reportedly made little progress towards game action. It's unclear how long he will be sidelined by the issue, but his status for Opening Day is certainly in doubt. Nico Hoerner would be the likely playing time beneficiary if Simmons begins the season on the injured list.

Simmons signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Cubs on Friday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons joined the Twins for the 2021 campaign and slashed .223/.283/.274 with three homers, 37 runs and 31 RBI across 131 appearances. The 32-year-old served mainly as Minnesota's starting shortstop last year, but Nico Hoerner (oblique) will also be in the mix for playing time to begin the 2022 campaign.

Simmons is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Unless he enters as a pinch hitter, Simmons finishes the season hitting a lowly .221 average and a .555 OPS. Nick Gordon is the shortstop Sunday.

Simmons will sit Friday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

The Twins have been out of the playoff hunt for quite some time and have little incentive to give playing time to veterans on expiring contracts. Nick Gordon starts at shortstop Friday as the team continues auditioning players for next year.

Simmons isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's series opener, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Nick Gordon will start at shortstop and bat seventh.

Simmons is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons is hitting .269 with a double and two RBI in his last 10 games. Nick Gordon starts at shortstop and bats eighth Sunday.

Simmons is still not starting Tuesday against the Cubs despite being activated from the restricted list.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons was activated from the restricted list earlier Tuesday with the club back from its series north of the border, but the veteran shortstop is not in the lineup for the opener at Wrigley Field. Jorge Polanco draws the start at shortstop as Luis Arraez moves to the keystone.

Simmons was reinstated from the restricted list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons was unable to cross the Canadian border for the weekend series in Toronto, as it would have interfered with his ability to establish permanent residency in the United States. With the Twins now back south of the border, he's able to return to the roster.