McCutchen will sit Saturday against the Orioles, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen has been managed carefully by the Pirates this season, spending most of his time as the designated hitter while getting frequent off days. The plan seems to be working, as he's hitting .248/.362/.478. His .840 OPS is his best mark since 2017, the final year of his previous stint in Pittsburgh. Miguel Andujar will be the designated hitter in his absence.

McCutchen went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen extended Pittsburgh's lead to 3-0 in the third inning with a two-run shot off Antonio Senzatela, his seventh home run of the year. Following a 1-for-19 stretch, the 36-year-old McCutchen has gone 4-for-6 with three RBI in his last two contests. He's slashing .255/.366/.491 with 18 RBI and 17 runs scored through 134 plate appearances this season.

McCutchen went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a walk Tuesday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen was the lone bright spot for the Pirates as he delivered an RBI single in the third frame -- accounting for the team's only run. He returned from a three-contest absence caused by an ankle injury Monday and has gone 1-for-6 across two starts while serving as the designated hitter on both occasions. Overall, McCutchen has maintained a .234/.346/.449 line with six home runs, 16 runs scored and 16 RBI in 130 plate appearances on the season.

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.