Wada was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Sunday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Wada didn't make the postseason roster, and the veteran wasn't particularly good this season, so he'll now lose his spot on the 40-man roster in favor Taylor Teagarden.

Wada was recalled from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.

A shoulder injury cost Wada more than a month, and he hasn't been particularly sharp since his activation from the DL, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.67 WHIP in his final six starts for Iowa. Kyle Hendricks has had some occasional troubles at the back of the Cubs' rotation, but Wada has done nothing lately to push for the spot.

Wada (shoulder) was activated from the DL and optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.

Wada missed a little more than a month with inflammation in his shoulder, and he'll now return to Triple-A, where he's made 12 starts on the season, posting a 3.88 ERA across 65 innings. In seven starts for the Cubs, Wada is 1-1 with a 3.73 ERA and 8.9 K/9.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada was activated from the disabled list Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Iowa after recovering from a shoulder injury, according to ESPN Chicago.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada was activated from the disabled list Tuesday and optioned to Triple-A Iowa after recovering from a shoulder injury, according to ESPN Chicago. Wada missed a little more than a month as a result of the ailment.

Wada (shoulder) will make the start Saturday for Triple-A Iowa, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

Wada has progressed to the Triple-A level on his rehab assignment. With the major league All-Star break looming, this will give Wada a chance to get some extra work in before rejoining the Cubs.

Wada (shoulder) gave up four runs in four innings in a rehab start for Double-A Tennessee on Monday.

Wada struck out five but gave up eight hits, including two home runs. He'll probably get another start or two in the minors, but should be ready not long after the break.

Wada (shoulder) will make a rehab start Monday for Double-A Tennessee, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

If all goes well in this outing, Wada's next start could be with the Cubs in the big leagues. This could very well come next weekend during a three-game series with the White Sox.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada will make a rehab start for Double-A Tennessee on Monday as he recovers from a shoulder injury, according to MLB.com.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada will make a rehab start for Double-A Tennessee on Monday as he recovers from a shoulder injury, according to MLB.com. Wada hopes to return from his injury either shortly before or after the All-Star break.

Wada (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day DL Sunday with inflamation in his left deltoid, the Cubs' official site reports.

Wada injured his shoulder in Monday's start against the Dodgers and was forced to leave the game. He tried to rehab the injury, but after missing Saturday's start, the Cubs opted to rest Wada in attempt to get him back sooner than later. Neil Ramirez was activated from the DL in a corresponding move. Ramirez should return to his role in the bullpen.

Wada will not make his scheduled start Saturday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports.

Donn Roach, a command and control righty from Triple-A, will take Wada's turn in the rotation. The Cubs hope that after a long-toss session and some time off Wada will be able to rejoin the rotation next week, but he should be considered questionable for that contest.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada will not start Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals because of a shoulder injury, according to MLB.com.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Tsuyoshi Wada will not start Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals because of a shoulder injury, according to MLB.com. Donn Roach, who was recalled from Triple-A Iowa, will start in Wada's absence.

Wada's status for Saturday's scheduled start is still up in the air, manager Joe Maddon told MLB.com's Carrie Muskat. "There's still some soreness...we're not prepared to say yes or no on the next start. We're going to wait a little while longer to evaluate all that," said Maddon.

Wada was able to play catch Wednesday but it's still remains to be seen if he'll be able to give it a go on Saturday. More information concerning Wada's status should be made available once the Cubs finish evaluating his shoulder in the coming days.

Wada (shoulder) is still experiencing some soreness, Jesse Rogers of ESPN Chicago reports.

The Cubs were said to be cautiously optimistic about Wada's chances to start Saturday after he left Monday's start with cramping in his left deltoid, but his status is cloudy with the soreness continuing into Wednesday. Travis Wood replaced Wada in Monday's game but manager Joe Maddon suggested he wouldn't be an option to start in place of Wada, saying he likes Wood in his current long-relief role.

The Cubs are cautiously optimistic that Wada (shoulder) will be able to make his next start, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Wada was diagnosed with cramping in his left deltoid after exiting Monday's start against the Dodgers. The issue doesn't sound especially serious, but he's no sure thing to make his scheduled start in St. Louis on Saturday.

Wada left Monday's start against the Dodgers because of cramping in his left deltoid.

It sounds like he's avoided anything major, but Wada will be evaluated Tuesday to see whether he'll be able to make his next start, currently scheduled for Saturday against the Cardinals.

Wada left Monday's outing against the Dodgers in the third inning due to an unspecified injury.

The lefty got through two innings, but gave up a homer and a single in the third before departing, with Travis Wood coming on in relief. Look for an update on Wada's status following the game.

Wada (1-1) shut down the Indians over seven innings Wednesday, striking out six while allowing just two hits and two walks in a 17-0 rout.

This was quite the turnaround for Wada, who hadn't made it through the fourth inning in either of his last two starts. Indeed, he hadn't finished so much as six frames in any of his first five outings. The 34-year-old certainly looked like he was rounding into midseason form Wednesday, but he'll need to keep it up to hold onto his rotation spot. His next start will come Monday against the Dodgers.

Wada gave up three runs and four hits in three-plus innings Thursday against the Reds. He struck out four and walked two.

Coming off his worst start with the Cubs, when he allowed five runs in 3.2 innings on June 5 in Washington, Wada wasn't much better Thursday. He lasted only three-plus innings this time and has seen his ERA balloon up to 4.84 for the season. As of now, Wada's spot on the rotation is secure, as Coach Maddon asserted he's not thinking about pulling Wada from the rotation.

Wada struggled against Washington on Friday night, allowing five runs on nine hits, walking two and striking out just one over 3.2 innings of a 7-5 loss.

Wada (0-1, 4.19 ERA) had enjoyed some success after coming off the disabled list in late May, but he wasn't fooling anyone in this one and departed after the Nationals had built a 5-1 lead in the fourth inning. He doesn't have overpowering stuff so when his location isn't sharp he can be very vulnerable, making him best served as a match-up option in deeper fantasy leagues.

Wada will not start Saturday as the game has been postponed due to rain, Bruce Miles of the Daily Herald reports.

He will presumably just take the ball Sunday instead with all of the Cubs' starters getting an extra day of rest. The game will be made up at a later date.