Fowler went 3-for-4 with a double, his 17th homer, two RBI and three runs against the Reds on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

After a short stretch out of the lineup due to yet another of the injuries that have impacted his season so severely, Fowler's cone back with three straight multi-hit efforts, including homers in the last two games. There have been a lot of stops and starts for him in 2017, but Fowler's been a quality fantasy play when healthy.

Fowler went 2-for-5 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler provided all the offense against his former team, pulling his new club out of a 3-0 hole in the sixth inning only to see Chicago answer with a run in the seventh. The 31-year-old outfielder is just one homer shy of tying his 2015 career high, but has swiped only five steals after reaching double digits in each of the previous eight.

Fowler (hand) is starting in center field and batting fifth during Sunday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler was struck on the hand by a pitch in the ninth inning of Saturday's game, but subsequent X-rays came back negative and the center fielder is ready to suit up for Sunday's series finale against Jose Quintana and the first-place Cubs.

X-rays on Fowler's right hand came back negative following Saturday's game against the Cubs, Derrick Goold of the St. Loius Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler was hit by a pitch on his right hand in the ninth inning Saturday, and while he was able to stay in and finish off the game, he was dealing with some swelling afterwards so the Cardinals sent him for some tests. While he appears to have avoided a more serious injury, his status for Sunday's series finale remains up in the air.

Fowler (knee) will return to the starting nine for Saturday's game against the Cubs, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler was forced to miss the last five games while nursing a left knee injury, but he's able to come back and face his old team for Saturday's afternoon affair. Over his last 10 appearances, Fowler is hitting just .147/.250/.265 with two extra-base hits and two RBI, and will look to get back on track against right-hander Kyle Hendricks.

Fowler (knee) will remain out of the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler will stay on the bench for the fifth straight game while recovering from a left knee contusion. The center fielder was able to run down flyballs prior to Thursday's game, so a return to the field seems imminent, but Fowler will remain day-to-day for the time being. In his place, Harrison Bader draws another start, while batting eighth in the order.

Fowler (knee) is not in the Cardinals' lineup Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Harrison Bader takes his place again in center field, batting sixth. Fowler, meanwhile, continues to nurse his left knee contusion, and he remains day-to-day. This outfield already is rotating several options, though, so they may take their time pushing him back into regular duty even when he does return to the card.

Fowler is not in the lineup against the Reds on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler will miss a third straight game following his removal from Saturday's contest with a left knee contusion. The center fielder remains day-to-day and could possibly return for the series finale Thursday. In his place, Harrison Bader draws another start in the outfield.

Fowler (knee) is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

An MRI on his injured knee revealed no structural damage, but he was still expected to be held out in this contest. Harrison Bader is starting in center field and hitting seventh. Fowler should be considered day-to-day.

An MRI on Fowler's injured knee showed no structural damage Sunday, Jenifer Langosch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler left Saturday's contest after suffering a left knee contusion in the outfield. His Tuesday morning MRI provided encouraging results, but the Cardinals will reportedly still withhold Fowler from the lineup for at least the next few days in order to give him ample time to rest his bruised knee. Harrison Bader (who is starting Sunday) figures to be the main beneficiary of playing time in his absence.