Manager Joe Maddon said Friday that Barnette (shoulder) is a longshot to be available for Opening Day, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Barnette supposedly entered spring training with no restrictions after missing the end of last season with a right shoulder sprain, but apparently has had issue resurface. The 35-year-old signed a one-year deal with the Cubs in February and figures to be a middle-relief bullpen option when healthy.