5:49 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) four appearances (6.2 innings), Smyly has a 4.05 ERA, 0.90 WHIP and seven strikeouts.

1:07 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) manager Craig Counsell confirmed Thursday that Smyly will begin the season in the bullpen, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

9:01 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) allowed five runs on seven hits and a walk across two innings of work in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rockies. He struck out one.

11:14 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) is likely competing with Hayden Wesneski, Javier Assad and Jordan Wicks for the fifth spot in the Cubs' rotation to begin the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

5:58 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (11-11) allowed three runs on two hits while retiring only a single batter to take the loss Sunday against the Brewers. He walked three.

6:33 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer said Thursday that Smyly will return to a bullpen role, Mike McGraw of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.

11:26 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (9-9) took the loss Tuesday, allowing seven runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings in a 8-6 loss to the Tigers. He struck out four.

4:26 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) is scheduled to start Tuesday against the Tigers, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

5:04 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) manager David Ross announced Wednesday that Smyly has been temporarily moved to the bullpen, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

3:20 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) tossed 4.2 innings against Cincinnati on Wednesday, allowing five runs on six hits and no walks while striking out seven batters in a no-decision.

1:32 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Reds at Wrigley Field, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

6:35 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) is not certain to start Friday against the Cardinals, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

12:28 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) will be available out of the bullpen for Saturday's game against the Cardinals, with Michael Fulmer set to open, Tim Stebbins of MLB.com reports.

3:56 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (7-7) took the loss against Washington on Monday, allowing five runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out seven batters over six innings.

8:28 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (7-6) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on six hits and four walks over four innings against the Yankees. He struck out three.

5:43 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against Milwaukee. He struck out five.

10:08 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (6-4) earned the victory in Wednesday's 10-6 win over Pittsburgh, allowing five runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out four over six innings.

6:47 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (5-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing three runs (two earned) on seven hits and three walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out four.

7:45 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (5-2) took the loss against the Reds on Sunday after allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two over 4.2 innings.

8:52 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (5-1) got the win over the Mets on Tuesday after allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings.

3:52 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (3-1) earned the win over Washington on Monday, allowing one run on six hits and no walks while striking out two batters over seven innings.

8:45 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (1-1) allowed one run on four hits and two walks through 5.2 innings Sunday, striking out three and earning a win over the Dodgers.

10:39 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) tossed four scoreless innings in Friday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. He allowed four hits and struck out two.

9:04 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) has an 11.25 ERA across four innings in two Cactus League starts.

7:12 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) signed a two-year, $19 million contract with the Cubs on Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

10:46 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing one run on four hits over three innings against Cincinnati. He struck out two.

12:52 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (shoulder) is scheduled to start Saturday against the Reds, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:56 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (shoulder) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:16 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) David Ross said Wednesday that he expects Smyly (shoulder) to make another start prior to the end of the regular season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

10:50 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (shoulder) will not start a game in next week's series against the Phillies, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

6:41 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (shoulder) played catch Saturday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:04 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (shoulder) will likely make his next start Tuesday or Wednesday against the Phillies, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

4:20 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) is experiencing with shoulder fatigue and will not start Wednesday against the Marlins, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

10:00 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (7-8) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Mets. He struck out five.

10:00 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (7-8) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Mets. He struck out five.

12:00 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (6-8) allowed one unearned run on one hit and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out eight and earning a win over San Francisco.

12:00 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (6-8) allowed one unearned run on one hit and two walks over seven innings Friday, striking out eight and earning a win over San Francisco.

11:22 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (5-8) took the loss during Saturday's 8-4 defeat at the hands of the Cardinals, allowing seven on five hits and three walks with three strikeouts in 2.1 innings.

9:10 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) did not factor into the decision against the Brewers on Saturday, allowing no runs on five hits while striking out two and walking one over six innings.

11:07 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (5-7) allowed just one run on four hits across seven innings but took the loss Monday against the Cardinals. He walked two and struck out six.

8:57 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) allowed two runs on four hits across 5.1 innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Nationals. He had no walks and struck out four.

4:27 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (5-6) earned the win over Cincinnati in the Field of Dreams game on Thursday, allowing four hits and two walks while striking out nine batters over five scoreless innings.

7:17 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (4-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing five hits and one walk over 6.2 scoreless innings against the Marlins. He struck out four.

7:17 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (4-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing five hits and one walk over 6.2 scoreless innings against the Marlins. He struck out four.

10:11 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (3-5) allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out four in six innings to earn the win over the Phillies on Sunday.

9:30 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) allowed four runs on five hits and a walk with one strikeout in two-plus innings Sunday versus the Dodgers. He did not factor in the decision.

2:47 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) Cubs reinstated Smyly (oblique) from the 15-day injured list prior to his scheduled start Sunday against the Dodgers.

8:55 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) manager David Ross said Smyly (oblique) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Sunday's game against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

8:25 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) is expected to be activated from the injured list either Saturday or Sunday to make a start against the Dodgers, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

7:48 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

11:56 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) rejoined the Cubs on Wednesday and is expected to throw a bullpen session in the next day or two before the team decides whether to activate him from the 15-day injured list or send him to the minors for a second rehab start, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:17 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment at High-A South Bend or Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

11:27 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) will pitch another bullpen session Friday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

4:59 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) threw 32 pitches in Tuesday's live batting practice session, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

10:01 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Friday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

4:34 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) said he felt good after completing a bullpen session Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.

11:28 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) has resumed playing catch, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.

5:30 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (oblique) said Thursday that he doesn't have a timetable for his return but could miss about a month, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

5:19 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right oblique strain Wednesday, retroactive to May 31.

9:01 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) was removed from his start in the second game of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee due to right oblique soreness, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

8:34 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) walked off the mound with the team trainer before the start of the fourth inning of Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against Milwaukee, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports. He struck out three and walked one in three scoreless innings prior to his departure.

11:45 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (1-5) took the loss during Wednesday's 3-2 defeat at the hands of the Pirates, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk with five strikeouts in 4.1 innings.

10:12 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (personal) was activated from the bereavement list prior to Saturday's start against the Dodgers, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

10:05 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (personal) and the Cubs won't play Friday against the Dodgers after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

4:16 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) was placed on the bereavement list Tuesday and won't make his scheduled start against the White Sox, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

11:44 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (1-2) allowed two runs on five hits across 4.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against Atlanta. He walked one and struck out four.

10:20 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Rockies after allowing four hits and a walk while striking out four across 4.2 scoreless innings.

7:44 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (1-0) tossed five scoreless innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Pirates. He allowed three hits and struck out one.

3:18 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) manager David Ross confirmed Tuesday that Smyly will make his first start of the regular season Sunday against the Brewers in Chicago, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

1:08 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) has been told he'll be a starter for the Cubs to begin the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB,com reports.

1:16 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) pitched two scoreless innings in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Padres. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

2:03 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) will not return this season, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

4:19 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) threw a successful 23-pitch simulated game Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

7:59 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) will pitch one inning during a rehab assignment Thursday with Low-A South Bend, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.

12:55 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) tossed a simulated game Sunday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

12:08 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) threw another simulated game Thursday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

4:38 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) will throw a pair of sim games on Sunday and Thursday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

3:39 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) expects to start a minor-league rehab assignment near the end of July, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

12:57 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) will throw a live batting practice session prior to Friday's game against the Pirates, Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune reports.

6:50 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) said his recovery from Tommy John surgery is going well and he expects to start throwing from a mound this week, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

10:59 AM - Drew Smyly (CHC) (elbow) is hopeful to return from the 60-day disabled list at some point in August, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

4:23 PM - Drew Smyly (CHC) agreed to a two-year contract with the Cubs on Tuesday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.