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

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

Analysis:

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.