Descalso will start at second base and bat sixth Sunday against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Desclaso will get his first start of the season, with David Bote on the bench as a result. Despite beginning the season with the luxury of a designated hitter, Descalso has gotten only one at-bat through two games.

Descalso (shoulder) went 0-for-1 with a strikeout in Monday's exhibition against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Descalso was used off the bench during Monday's contest, although he struck out with two runners on base. He should be ready to go for Opening Day upon returning to game action.

Descalso (shoulder) is available as a reserve Monday against the Red Sox, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Descalso's availability for Opening Day had been in some doubt, as he's been out with a sore left shoulder since mid-March. Ian Happ being optioned to Triple-A Iowa likely indicates that the Cubs are confident in Descalso's readiness, so assuming that he suffers no setbacks in the next few days, he should be good to go.

Descalso (shoulder) could play in a minor-league game Saturday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Descalso has been slowed by a sore shoulder, casting his availability for Opening Day in some doubt. Whether or not he'll be ready in time should become clearer following his return to game action.

Descalso (shoulder) took a few swings Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Descalso continues to slowly work his way back from a shoulder issue that has bothered him throughout spring. According to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, the veteran utility man felt no issues Tuesday and plans to do some more hitting Wednesday. Descalso still hasn't been ruled out for Opening Day.

Descalso (shoulder) went through some baseball work Sunday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Descalso said he shoulder felt good afterwards. Assuming everything checks out in the coming days, the veteran utility man is hoping to resuming swinging a bat Tuesday. It's still unclear if Descalso will have enough time to get ready before the start of the season.

Descalso (shoulder) said Friday he has yet to be cleared for baseball activities, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Descalsco also said he was hoping to test his left shoulder in a few days with "range of motion activities," so an imminent return to action appears off the table. The 32-year-old still has no timetable for his return as his status for Opening Day is in jeopardy.

Descalso (shoulder) is not a lock to be ready for Opening Day, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

President of baseball operations Theo Epstein said it's an injury that Descalso could be fully recovered from by the start of the season, but that it is too early to say that definitively. He is slated to be a super utility player this year, likely getting most of his starts at second base.

Descalso is battling a sore left shoulder, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury doesn't sound too serious, but Descalso is without a timeline for his return. It's possible the issue had been affecting his spring performance, as he's gone just 2-for-16 at the plate so far.

Descalso will be a primary option at second base early in the season, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Addison Russell suspended for all of April, Javier Baez will slide over to shortstop, leaving an opening at second base. Manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday, "It's congested. We've got to play through camp and see how it plays out." Descalso looks to be the primary beneficiary, but Ben Zobrist should start frequently at second as well when not needed in the outfield.