MLB.com's Phil Rogers reports that Kyuji Fujikawa (elbow) left his extending spring training appearance Monday with an injury.

Fujikawa was making his first game appearance since Tommy John surgery, but he had to call the trainer to the mound before eventually exiting. It's not clear at this point whether he had a setback with his surgically-repaired elbow or something else. The Cubs should provide an update on his status at some point. Fujikawa had been shooting for a return around midseason.

Cubs placed RHP Kyuji Fujikawa on the 15-day disabled list with a right elbow injury.

Fuijkawa is still working his way back from Tommy John surgery but has started facing hitters recently. He should be an option for the Cubs' bullpen in the first half.

Kyuji Fujikawa (elbow) is up to throwing 45 pitches and could throw live batting practice sometime this week.

The right-hander underwent Tommy John surgery last June, so it'll still be a few months before he's back in a Cubs uniform. He's in the final year of a two-year, $9.5 million deal and will look to show teams what he can do over the second half of the season.

Kyuji Fujikawa (elbow) made it through his second mound session Thursday without issue.

Fujikawa is getting back into the swing of things after a long recovery from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. The right-hander probably won't be available as a relief option for the Cubs until mid-2014.

Kyuji Fujikawa threw off the mound Monday for the first time since Tommy John surgery.

Fujikawa, who had Tommy John surgery last June, threw 20-25 pitches. He's making progress, but likely won't be ready to rejoin the Cubs until around midseason.

Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer said Thursday that Kyuji Fujikawa (elbow) "should be [throwing] off a mound here pretty soon."

Fujikawa is currently limited to flat-ground throwing as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery. "I don't want to put any specific date timetables on him, but he should be [throwing] off a mound here pretty soon," Hoyer said. "Any time you have a Tommy John guy, you have concerns about setbacks. It's been a really good process so far. He's really excited about how good he does feel and how well the ball is coming out of his hand." Fujikawa isn't expected back until midseason.

Cubs activated RHP Kyuji Fujikawa from the 60-day disabled list.

It's an end-of-season procedural move. Fujikawa had Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery in June and will likely miss the first half of the 2014 campaign.

Kyuji Fujikawa played catch Monday for the first time since his Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery.

One initial step in the right direction. Fujikawa signed a two-year, $9.5 million free agent contract with the Cubs last winter but was out for good by late May. He'll try to get back to 100 percent health by the middle of 2014. The crafty 33-year-old still has a bright future in MLB.

Kyuji Fujikawa underwent Tommy John surgery on Tuesday.

The reconstructive elbow procedure was performed by Dr. James Andrews and deemed a success. Fujikawa has already been placed on the 60-day disabled list and is unlikely to be ready to pitch for the Cubs again until June of next season. He signed a two-year, $9.5 million free agent contract with Chicago this past winter.

Kyuji Fujikawa (elbow) is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery Tuesday.

The surgery will be performed by Dr. James Andrews. Fujikawa, currently on the 60-day DL, will miss the remainder of 2013 and will likely be sidelined until at least next June. Signed to a two-year, $9.5 million deal over the winter, Fujikawa is doubtful to ever live up to his contract with the Cubs. He had a 5.25 ERA over 12 relief appearances this season.

Cubs transferred RHP Kyuji Fujikawa from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list.

Fujikawa needs Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and will not pitch for the remainder of 2013. This was a procedural move to clear a 40-man roster spot.

Kyuji Fujikawa needs season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

The hope was that he was dealing with a forearm strain, but it's actually the worst-cast scenario. It's brutal news for the Cubs, who brought Fujikawa on board over the winter on a two-year, $9.5 million contract. The surgery figures to keep him out of action until the early part of the 2014 season.

Cubs placed RHP Kyuji Fujikawa on the 15-day disabled list with a right forearm strain.

Fujikawa left Sunday's appearance against the Reds with the injury. It's the same injury that sent him to the disabled list last month, so there has to be some concern. The Cubs plan to send him for an MRI on Tuesday. Kevin Gregg has the clear paths to save in Chicago for the time being.

Kyuji Fujikawa was removed Sunday's game against the Reds with a right forearm strain.

Fujikawa was taken out of the game in the ninth inning after giving up a walk to Joey Votto. It's the same injury that he dealt with earlier this season. Fujikawa will be examined Monday in Chicago and is expected to be placed on the disabled list

Kyuji Fujikawa struck out two in a perfect inning Friday versus the Mets.

Kevin Gregg is safe in the closer's role for now, but it's worth noting that Fujikawa has allowed just one hit in four scoreless innings and posted a 6/0 K/BB ratio since coming off the disabled list last week. He's next in line for saves if Gregg falters.

Cubs activated RHP Kyuji Fujikawa from the 15-day disabled list.

Fujikawa missed nearly a month of action with a strained right forearm. Kevin Gregg has settled into the Cubs' closer role, but he's far from a sure bet to keep it, so Fujikawa is a good roster stash.

Kyuji Fujikawa (forearm) tossed two scoreless innings Wednesday during a minor league rehab appearance with Double-A Tennessee.

Fujikawa gave up one hit and didn't walk or strike out a batter. He threw 10 out of 16 pitches for strikes. Barring any setbacks, he should rejoin the Cubs' bullpen later this week. He's expected to pitch as a set-up man in front of newly-named closer Kevin Gregg.

Kyuji Fujikawa (forearm) will pitch in a set-up role when he returns from the disabled list.

Fujikawa was the Cubs' closer when he landed on the disabled list last month, but Kevin Gregg has emerged as the club's ninth-inning man during his absence. We still think Fujikawa will get saves chances eventually, but it's probably not a bad idea to ease him back into things and get some success under his belt.

Kyuji Fujikawa's (forearm) rehab appearance with Double-A Tennessee on Tuesday was rained out.

He'll make an appearance on Wednesday instead. Fujikawa remains on target to return from the disabled list this weekend.

Kyuji Fujikawa (forearm) will make his next rehab appearance Tuesday with Double-A Tennessee.

Fujikawa struck out two and walked one over a scoreless inning of work Sunday in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Iowa. He could be cleared to rejoin the Cubs' bullpen if all goes well Tuesday. The Japanese right-hander should get the closer role back relatively quickly, which means that Kevin Gregg will move to a set-up role.