Bruce Levine of ESPNChicago.com reports that the Cubs "have expressed some interest" in Jesse Crain.

Levine notes that the Cubs, along with many other clubs, are checking on Crain's medicals. The veteran reliever missed the final three months of last season due to shoulder issues but put up a microscopic 0.74 ERA before going on the DL. If Crain checks out physically, he could prove to be a bargain for someone.

FOX Sports' Jon Morosi reports that free agent reliever Jesse Crain has received multiple offers.

Crain suffered a shoulder injury in June of 2013 and failed to make it back, but he's as steady as it gets when healthy and is expected to be 100 percent heading into the 2014 campaign. The 32-year-old right-hander owns a 3.05 career ERA through 10 major league seasons.

According to Troy Renck of the Denver Post, Jesse Crain remains an option for the Rockies.

Depending on his health, Crain could be one of the most attractive relief pitchers on the free agent market. Renck speculates that Crain could opt to sign later in the offseason, after he's able to have a throwing session to prove he's ready and able to contribute.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies are expected to target Jesse Crain this season.

That's assuming that Crain is healthy, which is no given after he missed the last three months of the season due to shoulder issues. The veteran reliever was brilliant when able to take the mound in 2013, posting a 0.74 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 38 appearances.

Rays place RHP Jesse Crain on the 60-day disabled list with a right shoulder strain.

The move clears a spot for Kevin Kiermaier on the active roster for game 163. Crain was activated from the disabled list just one week ago, but his shoulder is still giving him issues.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) will not be available to pitch Sunday.

Crain is still nursing shoulder soreness and likely won't be on the Rays' postseason roster should the team qualify. Manager Joe Maddon said Crain's status will be addressed further on Monday.

Jesse Crain is unavailable Thursday because his shoulder still isn't feeling right.

Crain was activated from the disabled list earlier this week, but still hasn't appeared in a game. It's possible he won't pitch again this season.

Rays activated RHP Jesse Crain from the 60-day disabled list.

Tampa Bay acquired Crain from the White Sox in July and will finally get to use him. The right-hander missed two months with a right shoulder injury and will likely be eased into high-leverage relief situations.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the disabled list on Monday.

Crain has yet to make an appearance for the Rays after being acquired at the trade deadline while he was on the DL with a shoulder issue. He's sure to be used in low-leverage situations initially, but if he can show he's healthy he could be an important piece for them during a postseason berth.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) could be activated from the disabled list Friday.

Crain threw 20 pitches and allowed a home run in an instructional league game on Thursday. He likely wouldn't be available out of the Rays' bullpen until at least Saturday, but it's possible they'l go ahead and activate him Friday. "I feel comfortable," Crain said. "I threw strikes with all my pitches, which is the biggest thing to tell if I'm close to being ready or not. Ultimately, it's going to come down to what [the Rays] want to do, also. You want them to feel comfortable with me going into a game."

Jesse Crain (shoulder) won't be activated from the disabled list for a couple more days.

Crain is recovered from his June shoulder strain, but the Rays are going to give him a few extra days to be safe. The right-hander was acquired from the White Sox in July but has yet to make an appearance for Tampa Bay.

The Rays will decide Wednesday whether Jesse Crain (shoulder) is ready to be activated from the disabled list.

Crain, out since late June with a shoulder strain, said he felt good after throwing to hitters Monday. Because he's on the 60-day disabled list, the Rays will have to make a 40-man roster move in order to activate him. He has yet to pitch for Tampa Bay.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) had a successful throwing session Monday afternoon against live hitters.

"It looked pretty similar to what I remember seeing," said teammate Sam Fuld, who served as a simulated batter. Crain was acquired from the White Sox on July 29 but has yet to make an appearance in a game for the Rays because of a lingering right shoulder injury. The hope is he'll be cleared for activation at some point this week.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) will face hitters on Monday.

Crain was cleared to make the next step after he made it through another bullpen session Friday with no issues. He could be ready by the middle of next week if there are no setbacks. The 32-year-old was acquired from the White Sox on July 29, but has yet to make an appearance with the Rays.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) will face hitters in the next few days if Friday's bullpen session goes well.

It will be the third bullpen session he's thrown since being shut down. There's no timetable for Crain's return, but he should be able to make it back before the end of the season if he can keep progressing with no setbacks.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) threw another bullpen session on Tuesday afternoon at Tropicana Field.

Crain threw his first bullpen workout on Saturday and reported no issues with his right shoulder. He is aiming to join the Rays' bullpen at some point this month.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session on Saturday.

Crain threw about 25 fastballs and said the session went well. He'll throw another bullpen on Tuesday in his continued attempt to return before the end of the season. Despite the progress, there is still no timetable for his return.

Jesse Crain (shoulder) is scheduled to throw off a mound this weekend when the Rays are in Seattle.

Crain has made very little progress in his recovery from a right shoulder strain and is no sure bet to join the Tampa Bay bullpen by the end of the regular season. He was acquired from the White Sox on July 29 but has not yet made an appearance in a Rays uniform.

Rays manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday that Jesse Crain (shoulder) is "kinda stuck" in his rehab.

Tampa Bay acquired Crain from the White Sox at the July 31 trade deadline, but the 32-year-old right-hander was on the disabled list at the time and might not get off it before the end of the regular season. Crain is scheduled to become a free agent this winter, so this may become a total bust of a move for the Rays.

Rays transferred RHP Jesse Crain from the 15-day disabled list to the 60 day disabled list.

The move clears a spot for Brandon Gomes on the 40-man roster. Crain resumed a throwing program this week and is hoping to return at some point in September.