McCutchen went 1-for-4 with a go-ahead two-run home run in the 10th inning of Saturday's victory over St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

With the score tied at 3-3 in the 10th, McCutchen broke the knot with a two-run shot off Jordan Hicks. The 36-year-old outfielder has gone deep twice in his return season to the Bucs while driving in six runs over 14 games to go along with three stolen bases. It's a small sample, but after struggling to a .237 average and .700 OPS with the Brewers in 2022, it's encouraging to see McCutchen get off to a strong start in 2023.

McCutchen is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Canaan Smith-Njigba will play right field and bat sixth versus the Astros and right-hander Cristian Javier. Ji-Man Choi is serving as the designated hitter and hitting third. McCutchen sits with a shiny .333/.486/.519 slash line through 37 plate appearances on the year.

McCutchen is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's tilt against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen's reward for going 3-for-4 with a double, homer, stolen base and two runs scored against the White Sox on Saturday is a day of rest. Canaan Smith-Njigba gets the start in right and will hit sixth against Michael Kopech and the Chicago pitching staff.

McCutchen went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run, two runs scored, two RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's 11-5 loss to the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The 36-year-old turned back the clock in this one, putting together a performance reminiscent of his glory days in Pittsburgh when he delivered three straight 20/20 campaigns in the early 2010s. McCutchen dealt with some elbow soreness in spring training but appears healthy now, reeling off three straight multi-hit games and batting .375 (9-for-24) to begin the season with one homer, two steals, three runs, three RBI and a massive .515 OBP thanks to a 7:4 BB:K.

McCutchen went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran outfielder has had a bit of a slow start at the plate to begin his second tour of duty with the Pirates, going 4-for-15 (.267) through six games with his only extra-base hit being a double, but he's drawn seven walks and stole his first base of the year Wednesday. McCutchen hasn't swiped double-digit bags since 2018, but the 36-year-old still boasted a sprint speed in the 90th percentile last year according to Statcast. If he keeps getting on base at a good clip, he could be one of the players who benefits most from MLB's rule changes to boost the running game.

McCutchen is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen will get a breather for the first time in the young 2023 campaign after he started all three games of the Pirates' season-opening series versus the Reds, going a collective 2-for-8 with a double, five walks, a run and an RBI. Ji Man Choi will spell him Monday as the Pirates' designated hitter.

McCutchen (elbow) made throws to bases over the weekend in Pirates camp, CJ Haddad of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen was limited to DH duties over the final stretch of the Grapefruit League schedule because of soreness in his right elbow, but he told reporters Monday that he expects to be able to play some outfield when the regular season gets underway. "It's all good," McCutchen said. "I'm fine. I'll be good. No worries."

McCutchen (elbow) will serve as the Pirates' designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game versus the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen missed a handful of days with right elbow soreness, but it looks like he'll be ready to go with Opening Day just over a week away. It's not clear when he might be ready to play the outfield, but the elbow issue never seemed like a major concern.

McCutchen was sidelined Thursday in Pirates camp due to minor right elbow soreness, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not believed to be anything serious, but Pirates director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk said the team will "take it very slow with Andrew." He'll probably spend the weekend getting rest and treatment before a reevaluation of the situation early next week.

McCutchen (hand) will serve as the Pirates' designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen exited early in Sunday's 5-2 win over the Twins due to hand soreness, but as anticipated, his removal from that contest proved to be merely a precaution. At least at the start of the season, the 36-year-old should handle a near-everyday role as he opens his second stint in Pittsburgh, with McCutchen expected to move between the corner outfield and designated hitter.