ANDRELTON SIMMONS NEWS

Moving to second base Simmons will cede the starting shortstop job to Nico Hoerner going forward, with most of his playing time projected to come at second base, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

Impact The motivation for this move is partly for the Cubs to evaluate Hoerner over a long stretch at shortstop before potentially signing a high-profile free agent shortstop this winter. It is also likely related to the fact that Simmons' shoulder is not 100 percent, and this makes it easier on him from a throwing standpoint. Jonathan Villar and Christopher Morel could also get work at second base, so Simmons probably won't be a true everyday player.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records three hits in win Simmons went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Impact Simmons was productive from the bottom of the order, helping lead the Cubs to an easy 11-4 win. The shortstop is still known more for his defensive ability, and while he's starting to play more regularly after missing some time to begin the year due to a shoulder injury, fantasy managers shouldn't expect too many performances like this. Simmons still has just a .553 OPS for the season, and he finished with a .557 OPS across 131 games with Minnesota in 2021.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Simmons isn't starting Monday against the Reds.

Impact Simmons started in five of the last seven games and went 3-for-18 with two runs, two RBI, a stolen base, a walk and three strikeouts. Christopher Morel will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Saturday Simmons is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact After a day off Friday, Simmons will return Saturday as the Cubs shuffle their infield a bit. Ildemaro Vargas shifts from short to second, while Jonathan Villar goes from second to third and Patrick Wisdom slides over to left field. This will be the fourth start in the last six games for Simmons, who is ramping up after missing all of April and half of May with shoulder inflammation.

MAY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Simmons is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Arizona.

Impact Simmons started three of the past four games and is 2-for-10 with a walk, an RBI and a run since being activated from the injured list last weekend. Ildemaro Vargas will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

MAY 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Simmons is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Impact Simmons will make his second start in four games since his return from the injured list Sunday. Nico Hoerner (ankle) hit the IL himself to make room for Simmons, so there should be plenty of playing time available at shortstop, though it seems the Cubs are being cautious with the veteran as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Ildemaro Vargas remains on hand to provide depth at the position.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Simmons will sit Tuesday against the Pirates.

Impact Simmons has now been in the lineup just once in three games since his return from shoulder inflammation. It's likely he's being eased into action to some extent, but it's also possible the Cubs don't see him as quite an everyday player. Ildemaro Vargas starts at shortstop in his absence.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contreras hits 1st-inning slam, Cubs beat Pirates 9-0

Willson Contreras led off with a double and became a rare leadoff hitter with a first-inning grand slam as the Chicago Cubs burst to an eight-run lead and beat the Pittsburgh Pirat...

MAY 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Andrelton Simmons' return provides the Chicago Cubs a timely boost with shortstop Nico Hoerner on the injured list Andrelton Simmons’ return to the Chicago Cubs couldn’ t have come at a better time. The Cubs activated Simmons from the IL as the correspond...

MAY 17, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Simmons notches RBI in first start for Cubs Shortstop Andrelton Simmons made his first start for the Chicago Cubs during their game against Pittsburgh at Wrigley Field on Monday.

MAY 17, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Andrelton Simmons makes Cubs starting lineup debut to open series vs. Pirates Cubs shortstop Andrelton Simmons spent the first five weeks of the season on the IL.

MAY 16, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Schwindel's go-ahead hit in 9th lifts Cubs over Arizona

Frank Schwindel hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and the Chicago Cubs beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Activated from injured list Simmons (shoulder) was activated from the 10-day injured list Sunday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Simmons has been on the shelf with shoulder inflammation all season but will join the active roster Sunday after a six-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Iowa. The 32-year-old won't immediately start but should take over the everyday role, especially with Nico Hoerner (ankle) moving to the IL in a corresponding move.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kershaw, Betts lead Dodgers to doubleheader sweep of Cubs

Clayton Kershaw dominated over seven innings in the opener, Mookie Betts drove in five runs in the nightcap, and the Los Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 7-0 and 6-2 to sweep a split...

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Patrick Mooney: Four-time Gold Glove winner Andrelton Simmons... - The Athletic Four-time Gold Glove winner Andrelton Simmons is scheduled to play shortstop with Triple-A Iowa today, get at-bats as a DH tomorrow and cont...

MAY 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Begins rehab assignment Simmons (shoulder) begins a rehab assignment Saturday with Triple-A Iowa, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact He will play shortstop Saturday and slot in at designated hitter Sunday. Shoulder inflammation has sidelined him all season, so he will probably get a lengthy rehab assignment.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson homers as White Sox beat Cubs 3-1 at rainy Wrigley

Tim Anderson homered and José Abreu made two nice plays at first base, helping the Chicago White Sox beat the Chicago Cubs 3-1 at rainy, chilly Wrigley Field

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throwing again Simmons (shoulder) has resumed throwing and taking batting practice at the Cubs' spring training facility in Arizona, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Cubs slowed down Simmons' throwing program early last week after his right shoulder was bothering him, but he appears to be in the process of ramping up again. Bastian specifically notes that Simmons was making throws across the diamond Tuesday, a positive sign that he'll soon be ready for full defensive drills. The 32-year-old doesn't provide much value with his bat at this stage of his career, so the Cubs aren't likely to activate Simmons from the 10-day injured list until they're confident he's able to comfortably make throws from the area of the field he'll be covering at shortstop. Since he has yet to begin a minor-league rehab assignment, Simmons is at probably at least a week away from making his 2022 debut.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

A minor setback to Andrelton Simmons' right shoulder continues to test Cubs' infield depth CHICAGO — Signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to bolster the middle infield defense was an understandable approach for the Chicago Cubs’ ros...

APRIL 27, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

A minor setback to Andrelton Simmons' right shoulder continues to test the Chicago Cubs infield depth Signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to bolster the middle infield defense was an understandable approach for the Chicago Cubs’ roster constr...

APRIL 27, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

A minor setback to Andrelton Simmons' right shoulder continues to test the Chicago Cubs infield depth Signing shortstop Andrelton Simmons to bolster the middle infield defense was an understandable approach for the Chicago Cubs’ roster constr...

APRIL 27, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

Hits snag in rehab program The Cubs announced Tuesday that Simmons will slow down his throwing progression after he experienced renewed soreness in his right shoulder during recent workouts, Meghan Montemurr...

Impact Simmons isn't being shut down entirely, as he'll still be able to do some light throwing and is scheduled to take live batting practice beginning next week. Since Simmons will need to complete a minor-league rehab assignment once he's fully cleared for both hitting and defensive work, he's unlikely to return from 10-day injured list until around the middle of May.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes live BP again Simmons (shoulder) participated in live batting practice Wednesday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Simmons resumed facing live pitching Tuesday, and he was able to do so for a second consecutive day Wednesday. Although it's not yet clear when the shortstop will be able to return to game action, he certainly appears to be trending in the right direction. The 32-year-old has been dealing with his shoulder injury for nearly a month, so it wouldn't be surprising to see him require a rehab appearance before he's cleared to rejoin the major-league club.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Suzuki extends hitting streak to 9, Cubs beat cold Rays 4-2

Rookie Seiya Suzuki extended his hitting streak to nine games, tying Akinori Iwamura for the longest by a Japanese-born player at the start of a major league career, and the Chicag...

APRIL 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to face live pitching Simmons (shoulder) will face live pitching Tuesday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Impact Simmons landed on the 10-day injured list Opening Day after failing to appear in any Cactus League games after March 24. The 32-year-old doesn't yet have a clear timetable for his return, but it's encouraging that he's now able to face live hitting. Nico Hoerner has been serving as the Cubs' everyday shortstop in Simmons' absence.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE