Denorfia (hamstring) played an inning in left field but did not bat Friday against the Brewers. Denorfia's hamstring has been bothering him all season. He has just 15 at-bats during the season's first month.

Denorfia is still recovering from the hamstring injury that kept him on the DL to start the season, Mark Gonazles of the Chicago Tribune reports. Denorfia will remain out of the lineup Tuesday for the third straight game, and it was revealed that he's still dealing with some lingering effects of the hamstring injury. As a result, he should be considered day-to-day. Junior Lake will get the start in center field Tuesday.

Denorfia went 1-for-4 in Wednesday's game against Pittsburgh after subbing in for the injured Dexter Fowler (groin). It seems like Denorfia could be in line for extra playing time if Fowler's injury lingers, so NL-only owners should keep an eye out for news on that front.

Denorfia has been activated from the DL, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports. With Denorfia back, the Cubs will likely platoon him with Chris Coghlan, their other veteran corner outfielder. A platoon obviously limits both's fantasy value, so look elsewhere ideally if you need a left fielder.

Denorfia (hamstring) was placed on the 15-day DL on Sunday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. Denorfia has just began running bases, and still appears to be roughly a week or so away from being game-ready. Look for the veteran to resume a reserve outfield role in mid-to-late April.

Denorfia (hamstring) ran the bases Wednesday, but he's still expected to start the year on the disabled list, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. It does not sound like Denorfia will be out long, and with the Cubs expected to backdate the stint, he may only miss a handful of games. He's expected to share left field with Chris Coghlan this year.

Denorfia (hamstring) will take on-field batting practice Monday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. He does not want to speculate about whether he will be ready for Opening Day, but even if he is able to get right in time for the start of the regular season Denorfia's role as a utility outfielder will limit his fantasy value.

Denorfia is nursing a sore hamstring and manager Joe Maddon said his Opening Day availability is in jeopardy, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports. Denorfia hasn't played in an official spring game in over a week -- he did make an appearance in a "B" game back on the 21st -- and this explains why. With Denorfia in danger of missing the start of the year as a result of the injury, Junior Lake could be a dark horse candidate to make the team and earn some starts against left-handed pitching early on.

Though Denorfia appears to be a lock to make the Cubs, he hasn't played in over a week. No injury has been reported, but Denorfia's last appearance in a game came on Mar. 17. Though he could find himself in a platoon with Chris Coghlan this year and is a veteran, one would think he would accidentally get into a game in the final weeks of the exhibition season.

Denorfia has agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million deal with the Cubs, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports. On a team like the Cubs, good veterans are important in a clubhouse to show the rookies and second year players how to be professionals, and that will likely be Denorfia's primary role. He has a .292 career average against lefties, and is capable of playing all three outfield spots, but it is in the Cubs' best interest to give most of the at-bats to the young pieces on the roster, meaning Denorfia will likely start the majority of games in 2015 in the dugout.