Fowler (illness) is back in the lineup Saturday against the Cubs, hitting seventh while patrolling center field, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

This will be his first start since Sunday, as he has been out of action with a virus. Tyler O'Neill was optioned to Triple-A earlier in the day, so Fowler should continue to serve as a regular for the Cardinals for the foreseeable future.

Fowler (illness) is available off the bench if needed Friday against the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler is sitting for the fifth straight game due to the flu. He hasn't appeared off the bench since Monday. Harrison Bader remains the starter in center field in his absence.

Fowler (illness) sits for the fifth straight game Friday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

It's not entirely clear whether Fowler has simply slipped behind Harrison Bader on the depth chart or if he's still battling the flu which was reportedly keeping him out of action earlier in the week. The fact that he hasn't even appeared off the bench since Monday points to the flu as the most likely explanation.

Fowler (illness) is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler is on the bench for the fourth straight day, but it's unclear if he's still feeling the effects of the illness or if manager Mike Shildt merely prefers to use Tyler O'Neill alongside Marcell Ozuna and Harrison Bader in the outfield. Given that Fowler has bounced back from a nightmarish 2018 with a .415 on-base percentage through the Cardinals' first 30 games, it shouldn't be long before he resurfaces in the lineup, health prevailing.

Fowler (illness) remains on the bench Wednesday against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler's continued absence, which stretches to three games Wednesday, is likely related to the flu that he's reportedly been battling. Harrison Bader remains in the lineup in center field.

Fowler's absence from Tuesday's lineup against the Nationals is due to the flu, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The illness explains why Fowler finds himself on the bench despite hitting .369/.475/.547 over his last 15 games. It's not clear how many more games he's expected to miss.

Fowler isn't in Tuesday's starting lineup against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler was also held out of the starting lineup for Monday's series opener but was called upon to pinch hit. Harrison Bader draws the start in center field and will bat eighth in Fowler's stead.

Fowler is not starting Monday against the Nationals, Byron Kerr of MASN Sports reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler is hitting .396/.475/.547 at the plate over his last 15 games, so he was able to keep his spot in the lineup even with Harrison Bader (hamstring) and Tyler O'Neill (elbow) returning from the injured list last week. The pair will eventually take some starts from him, especially against lefties like the Nationals' Patrick Corbin on Monday, with Bader getting the call in center.

Fowler is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cardinals will go with an outfield consisting of Marcell Ozuna, Lane Thomas and Jose Martinez (from left to right) for Wednesday's series finale. Fowler has started the last 10 games, slashing .432/.488/.622 with a homer and five RBI during that stretch.

Fowler went 4-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and three runs scored in Monday's 13-5 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

It was the first homer of the year for Fowler who collected his first four-hit game since 2013. The veteran outfielder boosted his average to .313 in 67 at-bats on the year. He's heating up in April with five multi-hit games in his last eight contests.