McCutchen is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen had started each of the previous six games and 13 of the last 14, so he's earned a breather for Wednesday's matinee. Bryan Reynolds is getting a start at designated hitter and Alexander Canario will cover right field.

McCutchen isn't in the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen will start Tuesday's contest on the bench after going 1-for-3 with a walk during Monday's series opener. His absence will put Joey Bart into the DH spot while Henry Davis catches and bats ninth.

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

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen will receive a breather after serving as Pittsburgh's designated hitter for 12 straight games, slashing .298/.377/.511 during that stretch. The Pirates will give Joey Bart a day off from catching and deploy him as the DH in place of McCutchen.

McCutchen went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run double in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen put the Pirates up for good in the seventh inning, when his double to center field off Brad Keller plated Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Bryan Reynolds. McCutchen has logged at least one hit in nine of his last 10 games, and over that span he has gone 13-for-40 (.325) with one stolen base, five runs scored, two home runs and seven RBI.

McCutchen went 4-for-4 with a solo homer in Sunday's loss to the Dodgers

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen drilled a solo shot in the first inning for his third home run of the season. He added three more base hits throughout the contest but it didn't do much good as the Pirates lost 9-2. McCutchen had just one multi-hit performance over his previous 15 games, going 9-for-49 (.184) during that span. He's now slashing .276/.368/.447 through 87 plate appearances.

McCutchen went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and a walk in Tuesday's win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen gave the Pirates a 5-1 lead in the fourth inning Tuesday, delivering his second long ball of the campaign. The veteran outfielder's best fantasy days appear to be behind him, but he continues to occupy a premium spot in Pittsburgh's lineup. Through 66 plate appearances, McCutchen is slashing a serviceable .246/.348/.404 with three doubles, nine RBI, eight runs scored and one stolen base.

McCutchen is not in the Pirates' starting lineup against the Guardians on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen will begin Saturday's game on the bench after going 1-for-10 with one stolen base and three runs scored over his last three starts. Oneil Cruz will serve as the designated hitter while Jack Suwinski gets the start in center field.

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

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen will hit the bench for the third time in seven games as he fills a part-time role in the corner outfield while Bryan Reynolds deals with a sore right tricep that limits him to DH. Alexander Canario will get a look in right field Sunday while McCutchen takes a seat.

McCutchen is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bryan Reynolds (triceps) being unable to play the field continues to eat into McCutchen's playing time, as the Pirates don't appear willing to let him play the outfield every day. Adam Frazier is in right field and hitting eighth Friday.

McCutchen is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cardinals, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

McCutchen has a .988 OPS through 26 plate appearances this season but will receive a day off Tuesday. Bryan Reynolds is serving as the designated hitter while Jack Suwinski receives a start in the outfield.