Fowler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Reds on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old is still mired in the worst offensive slump of his career, but he'll at least head into the multi-day layoff the All-Star break affords him with a bit of momentum. Factoring in Sunday's production, Fowler has a pair of multi-hit efforts and home runs in his last four starts, along with five RBI. It remains to be seen if recent changes at the managerial level and with the team's hitting coach will help Fowler turn his season around in the second half.

Fowler will start in right field and bat seventh Sunday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

It's been a miserable second season in St. Louis for Fowler, but things are beginning to look up for the 32-year-old. Fowler has delivered two-hit performances in two of his last three starts, and will garner his fourth start in five games overall Sunday. Tommy Pham will move to the bench in the final game before the All-Star breaks as Harrison Bader slots in next to Fowler in the outfield.

Fowler went 2-for-5 with a grand slam in Tuesday's win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler clubbed his sixth home run of the year off Hector Santiago as part of a seven-run sixth inning. It was Fowler's first home run in over two months. The outfielder had a June to forget, hitting .145 with zero home runs, zero RBI, two doubles and five runs in 55 at-bats. Overall Fowler is slashing .173/.272/.288 with 14 extra-base hits on the year.

Fowler is out of the lineup Friday against the Giants, Joe Trezza of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler hasn't started a game since June 27 and at this point he should be considered the clear No. 4 in the Cardinals' outfield. According to a report in The Athletic, Fowler and manager Mike Matheny barely talk, and that's been the case for months. It seems this relationship is broken beyond repair.

Fowler's relationship with the Cardinals and manager Mike Matheny has become strained, The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler and Matheny reportedly barely talk and haven't for months. Some of the strain appears to be related to Fowler chafing at the smaller role he's been forced into as the season has gone on, as he hasn't started in over a week and has been out of the lineup for 15 of the team's last 22 games. The outfielder's .171/.275/.276 line suggests that his demotion is well-deserved, though Fowler believes he should be given the at-bats to work through his slump. The team has also questioned his effort level, an accusation Fowler has disputed. If the situation continues to deteriorate, Fowler could end up traded, but the combination of his age (32) and the roughly $57 million remaining on his contract could make that difficult.

Fowler (personal) was reinstated from the paternity list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler was away from the team after the birth of his child, but he'll be available off the bench for Thursday's series opener against the Giants. He's slashing .171/.276/.278 through 66 games this season.

Fowler was placed on paternity leave Sunday, Rob Rains of StLSportsPage.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler wasn't in Sunday's starting lineup against the Diamondbacks, and he'll be away from the team for the next few days following the birth of his daughter. Through 66 games this season, he's batting a dismal .171 with five homers, 20 RBI and two stolen bases.

Fowler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler has now sat three consecutive games, which is a bit out of the ordinary considering that two of them were against right-handed pitching. That will again be the case for the series finale, as Harrison Bader will get the nod in right field despite righty Mike Foltynewicz taking the hill for the opposing Braves.

Fowler is not starting Friday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler has sat in favor of Harrison Bader against the last nine lefties the Cardinals have faced. He'll do the same against Max Fried on Saturday.

Fowler is out of Friday's lineup against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts during Wednesday's series finale versus Cleveland and will take a seat in favor of Harrison Bader for the first of a three-game set this weekend. Over his past 15 games, Fowler is hitting just .108 with a .376 OPS.