33 Tony Barnette RP

Barnette (shoulder) will have no restrictions during spring training, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Barnette's 2018 campaign was cut short in July due to a shoulder sprain, but he's back to full health heading into spring. Prior to getting hurt, the veteran right-hander compiled a 2.39 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 26:5 K:BB across 26.1 innings for the Rangers. Barnette will likely fill a middle-relief role for his new club.

Barnette (shoulder) signed a one-year deal with a club option for a second season with the Cubs on Friday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Barnette will make $750,000 plus incentives in 2019 and $3 million the following year if his option is picked up. A shoulder sprain cut the 35-year-old's season short in early July last season, though he was pitching quite well in the first half of the year, recording a 2.39 ERA in 26.1 innings. He should be a capable middle-relief option in Chicago if he's able to fully bounce back.

Barnette (shoulder) will not return this season, Katie Woo of MLB.com reports.

Barnette was placed on the disabled list July 4 after suffering a right shoulder sprain and began throwing in August with the intent to return some time in September. He'll finish with a 2.36 ERA over 26.1 innings with the Rangers.

Barnette was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Sunday.

After Barnette was placed on the 10-day DL on Wednesday, the Rangers revealed that the right-hander wouldn't begin a throwing program until at least early August while he recovered from the shoulder strain. Even if he hit no snags in his recovery over the next several weeks, it would have been difficult for Barnette to build up his arm enough to be available by the start of September, so the move to 60-day DL shouldn't dramatically impact his timeline. The transaction will open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Cody Gearrin, one of three players the Rangers acquired Sunday from the Giants.

Barnette (shoulder) won't throw for another four weeks, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Barnette hit the disabled list Wednesday with a strained lat. He missed a short period of time with a shoulder issue earlier in the season but will miss a good deal more this time around, as he'll have to work his way back through his throwing progression once those four weeks have expired.