Merryweather (knee) pitched a scoreless inning of relief in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed a hit and a walk.

Busch went 2-for-3 with a double and two RBI in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox.

Steele tossed two scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed two hits and struck out five.

Jankowski signed a contract with the Cubs on Friday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

The Cubs signed Allen to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Assad (oblique) has resumed playing catch, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Thursday that Shaw (oblique) is "doing great" and has resumed hitting in the batting cage and throwing, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Bateman will undergo hamate bone surgery on his right hand, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Caissie has been shut down due to left groin tightness, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

The Cubs designated Canario for assignment Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Poteet is in line to start Thursday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers, Jordan Bastian and Sonja Chen of MLB.com report.

Wicks (oblique) threw a live batting practice session Wednesday.

Cubs manager Craig Counsell said Wednesday that Steele is lined up to start on March 19 against the Dodgers in the team's second of two games in Tokyo, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

The Cubs plan to ramp Little (lat) up slowly this spring, and the lefty appears unlikely to be ready for an Opening Day bullpen role, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Alcantara appears to be the next man up for the Cubs in center field if top option Pete Crow-Armstrong misses time due to injury or struggles to hit, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Taillon, who saw his average fastball velocity dip as the 2024 season went on, is hoping improved health helps him dial the pitch up some in 2025, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

With the Cubs signing Justin Turner on Tuesday, he could form a platoon with Busch at first base, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Imanaga will start March 18 against the Dodgers in the Cubs' season-opening series in Tokyo.

The Cubs agreed to terms with Turner on a one-year, $6 million contract Tuesday, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Tucker, who was traded to the Cubs in December, seems unlikely to sign a long-term deal with the team during the season and could enter free agency after the year, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Shaw (oblique) said Saturday that he's been cleared to begin light hitting, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.

Shaw is nursing an oblique injury but is considered day-to-day, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Shaw's chances of starting the season as Chicago's regular third baseman seemingly improved when the club missed out on free agent Alex Bregman, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

The Cubs signed Machado to a minor-league contract Wednesday.

Canario received reps at first base Tuesday as the Cubs explore their reserve options behind starter Michael Busch, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.