Morrow (elbow) is battling an upper right chest muscle strain and won't throw for at least a few days, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries are sadly nothing new for the veteran, though they usually involve his arm. Morrow is in camp on a minor-league deal after missing all of 2019 with arm issues. The latest setback doesn't appear to be particularly significant, though it will affect his ability to get back into shape as he works his way back from his August elbow surgery.

Morrow (elbow/illness) is scheduled to throw off a mound Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow has been sidelined for much of the last week with food poisoning, but his return to the mound indicates he's clear of the issue. The 35-year-old is taking a cautious approach in spring training -- throwing from a mound once every four days -- as he attempts to see major-league action for the first time since July 2018. Morrow re-signed with the Cubs on a minor-league deal after being sidelined all of 2019 with the elbow issues.

Morrow's (elbow) spring training build-up has been delay by a bout of food poisoning, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow's scheduled Thursday bullpen session will be pushed back a day, but it's certainly a good sign that the issue isn't with his oft-injured right arm. The veteran returned to the Cubs on a minor-league deal over the offseason after missing the entirety of the 2019 campaign due to ar troubles. If healthy, he's a potential bullpen weapon, but it's hard to put much faith in a 35-year-old who's averaged 26 innings over the last six seasons.

Morrow (elbow) has thrown four mound sessions already after reporting to the Cubs' camp in Arizona early. He's going to be behind his teammates initially, throwing from a mound once every four days, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As Bastian further reports, Morrow has a stated goal of being ready by Opening Day, though his workout schedule makes achieving that goal unlikely. Given that he hasn't thrown in the majors since July 15, 2018, anything he can give the Cubs has to be treated as a bonus.

Morrow (elbow) signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Friday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow had his club option declined by Chicago at the beginning of November and will now return to the Cubs on a minor-league deal. He'll likely get a chance to face big-league hitters during spring training if he's healthy, but considering he hasn't pitched since 2018 due to shoulder issues, he seems unlikely to crack the Opening Day roster.

Morrow's (elbow) team option on his contract was declined by the Cubs on Monday, making him a free agent, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

After signing with the Cubs prior to the 2018 season, Morrow battled arm injuries throughout the second half of 2018 and over the entire 2019 season, which helped lead the team to sign Craig Kimbrel as its closer. The 35-year-old pitched well in 2018, recording a 1.47 ERA with 22 saves over 35 appearances. Morrow has the talent to perform as a late reliever for a team next year, but his uncertain health is cause for concern heading into his age-36 season.

Morrow (elbow) has been ruled out for the remainder of the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow reportedly suffered another setback and won't have enough time to get back up to speed before the end of the season. The oft-injured pitcher has been sidelined all year following November elbow surgery and a series of setbacks in his recovery efforts. According to Bruce Miles of the Chicago Daily Herald, Morrow will need to undergo another surgery to address this latest issue.

Morrow (elbow) threw live batting practice at the Cubs' spring training facilities in Arizona on Wednesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs are hoping this is another positive step for the oft-injured right-hander, though they won't know until the hear how Morrow bounces back from the session. Assuming Morrow returns this season, he'll likely assume a setup role with Craig Kimbrel (knee) handling closing duties.

Morrow (elbow) completed a live batting-practice session Thursday at the Cubs' extended spring training facility in Arizona, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Morrow has been on the shelf all season following November elbow surgery and has hit multiple snags in recovery efforts. The fact that the right-hander is in the midst of a throwing program is encouraging, but it's unclear when the Cubs will be ready to turn him loose for a minor-league rehab assignment. Realistically, Morrow won't be activated from the injured list until mid-August at the soonest and will likely be deployed in middle relief with Craig Kimbrel now handling closing duties for Chicago.

Morrow (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, Morrow has already completed two side sessions with no issues. If everything goes well during Tuesday's session, the veteran reliever could be cleared to face live hitters shortly thereafter. With Craig Kimbrel close to joining the Cubs, Morrow is expected to fill a setup role once healthy.