Souza could work as the Cubs' DH when the abbreviated regular season gets underway, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

MLB officially adopted the universal DH for its shortened season, which bodes well for Souza. The 31-year-old missed all of last year due to a knee injury, so the Cubs likely won't want to push him too hard in the field. Souza, Kyle Schwarber, Ian Happ and Victor Caratini could all split some time at DH as new manager David Ross looks to navigate the 60-game slate.

Souza could work in a rotation with fellow outfielders Albert Almora and Ian Happ, and all three would likely benefit if MLB adopts a universal DH for the 2020 season, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza was likely behind Happ and Almora in the battle for playing time before play was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic. That will still likely be the case whenever the regular season is able to begin, but Souza could benefit if MLB adopts a universal DH, which has been discussed as the league mulls options for a condensed season. The 30-year-old missed all of last year due to a knee injury, so if he's able to hit some without playing the field, the Cubs may deploy him in that role to ease him back into action.

Souza is one of several candidates for the Cubs' final roster spot out of spring training, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

MLB teams now get 26 roster spots to play with, and Souza could take advantage as a reserve outfielder for the Cubs. The 30-year-old is stuck behind stalwarts such as Kyle Schwarber, Jason Heyward, Ian Happ and Albert Almora, but just seeing Souza back in the majors would be a nice development after he missed all of 2019 due to a major knee injury.

Souza said he feels "100 percent back to normal" after missing all of last season with a knee injury, Russell Dorsey of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza suffered a gruesome knee injury near the end of spring training last year and has spent the last 11 months rehabbing. Arizona cut the 30-year-old loose, so the Cubs picked him up in the offseason on a team-friendly deal with a number of incentives built in if Souza can stay on the field. He showed a nice combo of power and speed earlier in his career and will hope to reestablish himself in Chicago, though he'll likely begin the year as a reserve outfielder, so playing time could be sporadic in the early going.

Souza went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI and two runs scored in Monday's Cactus League win over the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

After missing all of 2019 due to a knee injury, Souza is looking to show he's fully healthy this spring, and this was a nice start. The 30-year-old is likely to serve as a reserve outfielder, so his fantasy value will be limited unless he's able to secure regular playing time at some point.

Souza and the Cubs are finalizing a deal Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The specifics of the deal have not yet been revealed. Souza missed all of the 2019 campaign after tearing his ACL, LCL and PCL in spring training. He wasn't great in his most recent season, hitting .220/.309/.369 in 72 games for Arizona in 2018, a year in which he battled shoulder and back injuries. If healthy this season, he should at least make a decent bench option for the Cubs, but it would take a significant step forward in his age-31 season for him to become an enticing fantasy asset.

Souza (knee) is running, hitting and throwing at 100 percent and drawing interest from at least four teams, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 30-year-old underwent knee surgery in April, but the most recent update on his rehab suggests that he will likely be ready for spring training. Souza has drawn interest from the Rangers, Rays, Cubs and Giants even after missing the entire 2019 season as a result of his surgery. The outfielder showed some regression in 2018 by hitting .220/.309/.369 with five home runs over 72 games after hitting 30 home runs in 148 games the year before, but he will look to bounce back in 2020.

Souza (knee) was non-tendered by the Diamondbacks on Monday, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza will head to the open market after missing the entire 2019 season while on the mend from a torn ACL. He advanced to batting practice near the end of September and should be ready for spring training, assuming he finds a new home.

Souza (knee) took batting practice on the field Saturday for the first time since spring training, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza suffered a gruesome injury during Arizona's penultimate spring training game when he tore his ACL and LCL along with partial tears of his PCL and posterior lateral capsule. Souza was pleased that he was able to take batting practice and expressed that feeling on twitter, telling all "2020 I'm coming for ya!"

Souza (knee) has been cleared to begin baseball activity, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza received the good news from the doctor who performed surgery on his knee in April, and he'll start training in earnest this week. "I've been cleared to start hitting," Souza said, "start sprinting in a straight line and, as soon as we get up to full speed around there, we'll start cutting." There may not be enough time for him to return for the regular season, but the outfielder is not ruling out a return should the season extend into October.