Chatwood (back) feels good and is scheduled to start one of the Cubs' doubleheader games against the Cardinals on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Just one day after being scratched from his scheduled start with mid-back tightness, Chatwood played catch on the field and reportedly felt good afterward. Assuming Chatwood doesn't experience any setbacks, manager David Ross said that he'll send the pitcher out to the mound Monday.

Chatwood (back) was seen playing catch in left field with the Cubs' athletic trainer ahead of Saturday's game against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.comn reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chatwood was scratched from a start Friday after experiencing some mid-back tightness. David Ross stated that the 30-year-old righty could make his next start as soon as Monday depending on how he feels. It's still too early to tell whether Chatwood will end up taking the mound in a few days, but the fact that he's already throwing a day after experiencing some pain is a positive sign he's making progress.

Chatwood (back) could return to the mound as early as Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chatwood was scratched from his scheduled start Friday with mid-back tightness, but manager David Ross said that the team will see how he feels in the coming days. If he feels good, there's a chance that he could start as early as Monday against the Cardinals. Colin Rea will step in to start Saturday against the Brewers after Alec Mills started in Chatwood's place Friday.

Chatwood was scratched from his scheduled start Friday against the Brewers due to mid-back tightness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear whether or not the back issue was partially to blame for Chatwood's struggles in his previous start, where he allowed eight runs while recording just seven outs against the Royals. Alec Mills, who had been scheduled to start Saturday, will move up to start Friday in his absence.

Chatwood (2-1) took the loss against Kansas City on Thursday, tossing 2.1 innings and allowing eight runs on 11 hits while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

Chatwood looked great in picking up wins in each of his first two starts this season, but he was run over by the Royals on Thursday. The right-hander gave up a run in the first inning and two in the second, then imploded by yielding five consecutive hits -- four of which went for extra bases -- before being pulled with one out in the third. By the time the wreckage was cleared, Chatwood had been charged with eight earned runs to inflate his season ERA from 0.71 to 5.40. The right-hander will try to bounce back when he faces Cleveland on the road Wednesday in his next scheduled start.

Chatwood (2-0) earned the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates. He tossed 6.2 scoreless innings, giving up three hits and two walks while fanning 11.

EDGE Analysis

Chatwood delivered an impressive performance on the mound, as he managed to improve what he did in his season debut when he allowed one run in six innings against the Brewers on July 26. His 20:4 K:BB stands out given the control issues he's had in the past, and he is slated to take the hill Aug. 6 at Kansas City.

Chatwood (1-0) tossed six innings of one-run ball and picked up the win Sunday against the Brewers. He allowed three hits and two walks, while striking out eight.

EDGE Analysis

Chatwood was locked in, and it's encouraging that he only walked two given the control problems he's had in the past. The 30-year-old perhaps surprisingly took the No. 3 spot in the rotation ahead of Jon Lester, but Chatwood has good stuff and could be successful this year if he continues to limit the walks. He's slated to take the hill again Friday against the Pirates.

Chatwood is expected to throw around 80 pitches in a simulated game Tuesday before starting the team's third game of the season Sunday against the Brewers, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chatwood came into spring training battling for the team's fifth rotation spot, but he bumped up at least one rung with Jose Quintana (thumb) slated to miss the beginning of the season. Now it seems that Chatwood has moved ahead of Jon Lester for the No. 3 spot, putting the righty behind Kyle Hendricks and Yu Darvish. Chatwood has always had good enough stuff to succeed as an MLB starter, but his command has held him back. If he can keep the walks in check, the 30-year-old could be an under-the-radar option this year in fantasy circles.

Chatwood is expected to start the series finale against the Brewers next Sunday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kyle Hendricks and Yu Darvish are set to start the first two games of the season, and Chatwood lines up to close out the series. He struggled during his first year with the Cubs in 2018 as a starter, delivering a 5.30 ERA and 85:95 K:BB across 24 outings. However, Chatwood mostly operated out of the bullpen last season and had a rebound campaign with a 3.76 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 74:37 K:BB over 76.2 innings.

Chatwood said he feels like he can carry momentum from a strong finish to 2019 and a good spring training into the regular season, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chatwood is widely expected to be the Cubs' No. 5 starter when the season gets underway, which could be in July if a proposal from MLB owners is approved by the players' union. The righty had a 2.84 ERA in 31.2 innings after the All-Star break last season and looked sharp in spring training before play was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. Chatwood has some sleeper potential this year, though it's best to temper expectations in the early going.