Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Mon 7/29/24 8:15 PM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Joe had picked up starts in three of the Pirates' last four games, but his run of regular playing time will likely come to an end after Bryan Reynolds (personal) reinstated from the bereavement list Monday. The Pirates should still clear a spot in the lineup for the right-handed-hitting Joe against left-handed pitching more often than not.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Fri 7/26/24 7:49 PM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe is absent from the starting nine for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks.
EDGE Analysis
Joe has started four of the Pirates' six games following the All-Star break, facing two left-handed pitchers and two right-handers, but he will be idle Friday against righty Zac Gallen. With Bryan Reynolds on the bereavement list, Joe could see a minor bump in playing time in the short term. In 317 plate appearances, he's slashing .243/.328/.389 with seven home runs.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Sun 7/7/24 1:31 AM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe went 0-for-3 with a strikeout Saturday against the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Joe has been limited exclusively to a short-side platoon role at first base since Rowdy Tellez has gotten improved results at the plate, though he's also split time with Edward Olivares and Joshua Palacios in right field. Joe will likely continue to lose plate appearances so long as he remains cold at the dish, as he's hit only .176 with one home run, five RBI and seven runs scored since June 1 and across 74 at-bats.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Mon 6/24/24 3:52 PM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Joe is on the bench for the Pirates' third straight matchup with a right-handed starting pitcher (Carson Spiers) and looks to have faded into a short-side platoon role. Edward Olivares looks to have overtaken Joe as the Pirates' preferred option in right field versus righties.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Sun 6/23/24 12:00 PM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe isn't in the Pirates' lineup Sunday against Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Joe will sit out a second consecutive game Sunday following an 0-for-13 stretch spanning his last four contests, prompting another start in right field for Edward Olivares.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Sat 6/22/24 1:56 PM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe isn't in the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game versus Tampa Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Joe has gone 0-for-13 with four strikeouts in his last four games, and he'll now get a day to regroup Saturday. His absence will open up a spot in right field for Edward Olivares to start while batting seventh.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Sun 6/16/24 2:48 PM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Joe is sitting against a right-handed starting pitcher (Dakota Hudson) for the second time in four games, perhaps indicating that his standing as an everyday player could be on shaky ground. After producing a .794 OPS through the first two months of the season, Joe is slashing .167/.271/.310 since the beginning of June.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Thu 6/13/24 12:37 PM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.
EDGE Analysis
Joe will take a seat for the series finale along with two of the other Pirates' everyday players in Andrew McCutchen and Nick Gonzales. Though he's been one of the Pirates' better hitters for much of the season, Joe has fallen into a 2-for-27 skid at the plate over his last eight games.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Mon 6/10/24 9:42 AM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe went 1-for-5 with a triple and two RBI on Sunday against the Twins.
EDGE Analysis
Joe delivered his lone hit of the game in the fifth inning to give the Pirates a brief lead. He has five RBI and seven runs scored across his last 10 games, though that production has primarily come due to timely hitting as he is just 7-for-38 overall in that span. Joe remains a near everyday player for Pittsburgh, playing primarily in right field against right-handed pitching while shifting to first base against lefties.
Connor Joe 1B/LF/RF CIN Thu 6/6/24 2:34 PM
Connor Joe
1B/LF/RF CIN
Joe is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
It's the first time since May 13 that Joe has been absent from the Pirates' starting nine. Rowdy Tellez will occupy first base and Edward Olivares will patrol right field while Joe gets some rest.