Victorino (calf) is expected to play by this weekend, the Cubs' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Victorino is a recognizable name, the crowded outfield and his lack of playing time this spring may make it difficult for him to make the team out of camp. He's not currently on the 40-man roster either, so he really needs to get on the field soon if he has anything left in the tank.

Victorino (calf) will not play in Monday's spring game, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

EDGE Analysis

Victorino hoped to play Monday and was even listed in the Cubs' initial lineup, but the team decided to give him one more day to recover, so he will now look to get back on the field Tuesday.

Victorino (calf) hopes to DH in Monday's game, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

EDGE Analysis

He thinks the calf tightness was a result of trying to run without orthotics in his shoes. Whatever the case, it sounds like Victorinio is nearing a return to game action, although the calf is obviously still bothering him a little if he is planning on getting in the lineup at DH. Victorino's desire to be a part of this special Cubs team is understandable, but it's hard to see him seeing much of a role given the depth in front of him on the organizational depth chart.

Victorino was scratched from Friday's game with left calf soreness, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Victorino is currently transitioning back to switch hitting and is so far 2-for-10 with a walk and no extra base hits. Assuming the soreness is minor, the 35-year-old could play in one the team's split-squad games Saturday.

Victorino says his back is healthy enough that he plans to go back to switch-hitting, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Finding some way to mitigate the Victorino's awful .211/.269/.225 line against right-handed pitchers in 2015 would definitely be a step in the right direction for him to get a roster spot. The additional versatility might not help too much though, as starting center fielder Dexter Fowler is also a switch-hitter.

Victorino worked out in left field during outfield drills Friday, the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Victorino is a name player, he probably is no more than a fifth outfielder on the current roster. Jorge Soler and Kyle Schwarber are likely to fight it out in left, with Victorino settling for the scraps.

Victorino signed a minor league deal with the Cubs on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

A day after officially bringing back Dexter Fowler, the Cubs will add another veteran to the outfield mix in the 35-year-old Victorino. The four-time Gold Glove winner hit just .230 in 71 games for the Red Sox and Angels last season, but he owns a career .275/.340/.425 slash line and is capable of playing both corner outfield spots. Assuming Victorino cracks the 25-man roster, he'd likely be used rather sparingly as a spot starter in the outfield.

The Boston Red Sox traded outfielder Shane Victorino to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, according to the Providence Journal. The Red Sox acquired infielder Josh Rutledge in exchange for Victorino, who is hitting .245 with five stolen bases in just 94 at-bats this season after missing time with injuries.

Victorino went 1-for-5 with an RBI and two stolen bases in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. Victorino hasn't been playing everyday and that has allowed him to stay fresher and make his baserunning ability a tool for use from the bottom half of the order. He'll continue to make three-to-four starts per week when the schedule resumes following the All-Star break.

Victorino started in right field Saturday and had two hits and two runs scored in a win over Houston. He was activated off the disabled list Friday after rehabbing a hamstring injury. Victorino will need to prove he can play nine-inning games over multiple days, but if he's healthy, we expect to see him and Alejandro De Aza sharing right field going forward.