Anderson (back) will throw a three-inning simulated game at extended spring training Monday, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson has been out since early May, but it seems like he's making steady progress in his rehab program. If all goes well Monday night, the nest step would seemingly be to ramp up his inning count prior to embarking on a full-fledged rehab assignment.

Anderson (back) is headed to extended spring training to continue his rehab, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Apparently all went well with Anderson's bullpen session Tuesday, so he'll head to Arizona as he continues to progress in his recovery. The 29-year-old is expected to face live hitters there for the first time since landing on the disabled list. A return date should start to become clearer if he is able to get through the live BP without a hitch.

Anderson (back) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is the first reported progress Anderson has made since landing on the disabled list on May 7. It's unclear how close the southpaw is to returning to the rotation, but more details should emerge once he takes the next step in his recovery process.

Anderson (back) has officially landed on the disabled list, Patrick Mooney of CSN Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

The righty was only able to record a single out in his start Saturday before departing with the injury, and a DL stint was forecasted later in the day, so this news doesn't come as a surprise. Anderson will be eligible to return as soon as May 16, while fellow pitcher Justin Grimm was called up from Triple-A Iowa on Sunday in a corresponding move.

Anderson (back) is expected to land on the disabled list according to manager Joe Maddon, Jesse Rogers of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

No further diagnosis has been revealed beyond the back tightness, but the Cubs seem to be confident that a minimum 10-day rest would be good for the lefty to get back to full health. It's unclear how long he'll remain out, but if Anderson does land on the disabled list, Mike Montgomery or Eddie Butler would likely step into the rotation.

Anderson was removed from Saturday's contest due to lower back soreness, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Something didn't seem right as the left-hander was only able to record one out in the first inning while serving up five runs, and it seems that an ailing back was the culprit. Team doctors are in the process of evaluating him further, so more details on Anderson's availability for his next start should come forth in the coming days.

Anderson was removed from Saturday's start in the first inning due to what appears to be an injury, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The left-hander was shelled from the get-go, serving up five runs prior to being visited at the mound by a trainer. It's unclear what the issue is at this time, but more details should emerge once team doctors can take a closer look at Anderson. Felix Pena came in to relieve Anderson.

Anderson (2-1) allowed seven runs on seven hits (one home run) while walking one and striking out one over 1.1 innings for the loss Monday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

This was a far cry from Anderson's last outing when he allowed just one earned run in six frames against the Pirates. The horrendous outing raised the lefty's ERA to 6.23, and he's only struck out three more (15) than he's walked (12) in 21.2 innings. Anderson lives by the ground ball and won't strike out many, making him a risky streaming option in deeper leagues.

Anderson won't make his next scheduled start Sunday against the Red Sox and will instead take the hill Monday against the Phillies, Carrie Muskast of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It initially appeared Anderson would be in store for a two-start week after giving up one earned run over six innings in Monday's win over the Pirates, but the Cubs elected to push him back a day for his next turn thanks to Thursday's scheduled off day. Instead, Kyle Hendricks will now pitch on his normal four-day rest and receive the nod in Sunday's series finale with the Red Sox.

Anderson (2-0) allowed three runs (one earned) on five hits and six walks across six innings during Monday's win over the Pirates. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Anderson allowed a run in the bottom of the first after a pair of walks proceeded an RBI single for David Freese, but he was able to rebound and coasted through the end of the fifth inning. He got into a bit of trouble in the sixth and allowed a pair of runs with two outs, but those ultimately went down as unearned, as an Anthony Rizzo error prolonged the inning. Anderson's control has been spotty in two of his starts this season, but he has allowed just one walk combined over his other two outings and still holds a solid ERA of 3.54 heading into Sunday's matchup with the Red Sox.