McCutchen (ankle) is starting at designated hitter and batting third Monday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen is back in the lineup after missing three games with an ankle issue. The 36-year-old has cooled off greatly in recent weeks, batting .140 with two homers, six RBI, six runs scored and 15 strikeouts over 43 at-bats in 12 games since April 20.

McCutchen (ankle) is not in the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen was scratched from Friday's starting nine due to a sprained left ankle, and he'll sit Sunday for the third consecutive game. It's unclear if the veteran slugger will be available off the bench. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter while Miguel Andujar receives a start in the outfield.

McCutchen (ankle) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a left ankle sprain. Carlos Santana will start at designated hitter while Connor Joe gets the nod at first base. McCutchen is not available off the bench, per Justice delos Santos of MLB.com, as he is still receiving treatment.

McCutchen was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a left ankle sprain.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of McCutchen's injury is yet to be determined, but it's apparently enough to keep him from Friday's contest against Toronto. Mark Mathias will take over as Pittsburgh's DH and bat eighth.

McCutchen is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen started the past six games and will receive Sudnay off after he went 5-for-24 with a double, a home run, five RBI, four runs and a stolen base during that span. Bryan Reynolds will serve as the designated hitter while Miguel Andujar receives a start in the outfield.

McCutchen went 1-for-3 with two runs scored and a steal in Thursday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen is already halfway to his total of eight stolen bases in 134 games last season. The veteran outfielder has hit safely in four straight games, going 4-for-16 with a home run and four RBI in that span. McCutchen has gotten off to a nice start in his return to Pittsburgh. He's now slashing .272/.371/.506 with five homers, 13 RBI and 14 runs scored through 97 plate appearances this season.

MuCutchen went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 8-7 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

His fourth-inning blast off Noah Syndergaard gave the Pirates a 7-2 lead, but the win slipped through the bullpen's grasp. McCutchen is proving that you can go home again after all -- through his first 21 games in his return to Pittsburgh, the veteran outfielder is slashing .270/.371/.527 with five homers, three steals, 12 runs and 12 RBI.

McCutchen will sit Saturday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen has had a fairly regular role for the Pirates this season, but the team has been careful to give his 36-year-old legs sufficient rest. Through 22 games, he's sat five times. The maintenance plan seems to be working so far, as he's hit .277/.388/.523 with four homers and three steals.

McCutchen is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

This appears to be a routine day of rest for the veteran McCutchen, who slugged a solo homer in the Pirates' rout of the Rockies on Monday and is slashing .302/.418/.528 on the year. Canaan Smith-Njigba is starting in right field Tuesday and Carlos Santana is taking a turn as the designated hitter.

McCutchen went 2-for-6 with a solo home run in Monday's 14-3 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen took Kyle Freeland deep in the first inning to tally his third home run of the season. He later added a single to extend his hitting streak to five games, during which he's chipped in four RBI and four runs scored while maintaining a .273 average. McCutchen has had a strong start to the campaign overall, maintaining a 151 wRC+ and .408 wOBA across 67 plate appearances.