McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a two-run single and a run scored in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen played a key role in the Pirates' six-run eighth inning, when he drove in a two-run single before coming around to score on a Bryan Reynolds two-run double. McCutchen has reached base safely in nine of his last 11 starts, and over that span he has gone 14-for-47 (.298) with two home runs and five RBI.

McCutchen is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen had started each of the previous eight contests but will get a breather in Wednesday's series finale. Bryan Reynolds will receive a day off from playing the outfield and will replace McCutchen at designated hitter.

McCutchen went 4-for-8 with a double, a solo homer and a second run scored in Thursday's doubleheader split with Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen extended Pittsburgh's lead to 4-0 in the nightcap with his eighth homer of the year and third in seven games, a 382-foot blast off Keider Montero in the third inning. McCutchen now has at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 games, going 16-for-44 (.364) with seven extra-base hits in that span. Overall, the veteran outfielder is slashing .271/.355/.432 with 28 RBI and 24 runs scored through 263 plate appearances this season.

McCutchen is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen will get a chance to catch his breath after starting eight straight games. Alexander Canario will pick up a start in right field while Bryan Reynolds occupies McCutchen's usual spot at designated hitter.

McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

The 38-year-old launched a hanging splitter from Cal Quantrill over the center field fence in the fifth inning, giving Pittsburgh a 4-0 lead. The homer was the sixth of the season for McCutchen, and his 241st in a Pirates uniform -- passing the immortal Roberto Clemente on the franchise's all-time list, and putting him into third place behind two other Hall of Famers, Ralph Kiner (301) and Willie Stargell (475). Through 60 games this season, McCutchen is slashing .263/.354/.405 with 21 runs and 25 RBI.

McCutchen is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen's streak of seven consecutive starts comes to an end Friday, as he'll yield to Brian Reynolds at DH. McCutchen is 0-for-11 with six strikeouts over his last three outings.

McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and three strikeouts in Sunday's 6-4 loss to the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen has homered in consecutive games after going over a month without a long ball. He was productive during the weekend series in San Diego, going 5-for-12 with three extra-base hits and three RBI. The veteran has five homers, 18 RBI, 18 runs scored and a stolen base while batting .264 with a .770 OPS through 52 contests on the year.

McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a second run scored and a walk in Saturday's 5-0 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen has logged multiple hits in four of his last seven games, going 10-for-28 (.357) in that span. The homer was his first since April 27 versus the Dodgers. The 38-year-old veteran is up to a .265/.370/.388 slash line with four homers, 16 RBI, 17 runs scored, nine doubles and one stolen base over 200 plate appearances this season. He continues to hold down a spot as the Pirates' primary designated hitter.

McCutchen isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

After starting each of Pittsburgh's last five contests and going 7-for-17 with six walks and three runs scored, McCutchen will get a chance to rest his legs Tuesday. His absence will move Oneil Cruz into the DH spot while Tommy Pham, Alexander Canario and Bryan Reynolds start in the outfield.

McCutchen went 1-for-2 with three walks and a run scored Thursday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen is hitting only .203 across 19 games in May and has not had a multi-hit effort since April 27. While he still has a .342 on-base percentage in that span, McCutchen has been limited to only two RBI and three runs scored for the month.