Fowler went 2-for-5 with a solo home run against the A's on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler slumped a bit after his return from the DL, but he's drawing walks (seven in his last eight games) and hitting the ball better over the last week or so. For the year he's slashing .291/.400/.486 with 54 runs.

Fowler went 3-for-4, scored twice, knocked in a run and stole a base in Tuesday's win over Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler had been floundering since returning from the disabled list July 22nd. He recorded three hits in his first game back but hadn't managed another multi-hit game until Tuesday's breakout performance, which ended a 4-for-27 slump. The one bright side: Fowler had an 8:9 BB:K even throughout his struggles, and the fact that he was seeing the ball so well suggests he should be able to bounce back strong.

Fowler is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler has tallied just two hits since recording three in his first game off the disabled list a week ago, so manager Joe Maddon decided to give him a day to clear his head. Jason Heyward will man center field in Fowler's place, and Chris Coghlan will take his spot atop the order.

Fowler went 0-for-4 Wednesday and is 1-for-17 over his last five games.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler spent a month on the DL and exploded in his first game back last Friday, but since then he has just one single to his name. His slash line is now .282/.390/.475, which is the lowest he's been this season in all three categories.

Fowler, who was out of Sunday's lineup due to general soreness, is leading off and serving as the Cubs' DH on Monday against the White Sox, ESPN's Jesse Rogers reports.

EDGE Analysis

The hamstring injury that landed Fowler on the DL earlier in the year was bothering him Sunday and the Cubs will take advantage of a series in an American League park to give him more rest Monday. The Cubs could look to deploy Fowler at DH again Tuesday, but then the Chicago series shifts to Wrigley Field on Wednesday, at which point it will be interesting to see if Fowler gets deployed in the outfield or requires more rest.

Updating a previous report, Fowler is missing from Sunday's lineup due to "general body soreness," Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Joe Maddon wouldn't admit that the hamstring injury that landed Fowler on the DL earlier this year was bothering him, instead referring to the ailment as general soreness. It certainly is understandable that a 30-year-old that has played over 1,000 career games could be experiencing this type of discomfort. That being said, look for Fowler to return to the top of the batting order for Monday's series opener against the White Sox. With the game being played in an AL park, Maddon could elect to use Fowler as the DH in an effort to preserve his physical status.

Fowler is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Fowler started off hot with a 3-for-4 effort in his Friday return, but cooled off with an 0-for-4 performance Saturday. He'll get the day off Sunday in an effort to preserve his health, as manager Joe Maddon will turn to Jason Heyward in center field, while Tommy La Stella leads things off for the Cubs.

Fowler went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, a walk, two runs and three RBI Friday at the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

In his debut from the disabled list, Fowler (hamstring) launched his eighth homer of 2016 to lead off the game, helping the Cubs pick up a road victory. With his strong return to the lineup, he's now slashing .298/.405/.504 on the season.

Fowler (hamstring) was activated from the DL and is back in the lineup Friday against the Brewers, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Albert Almora was sent back to Triple-A Iowa to free up a roster spot for the returning Fowler. As expected, Fowler and his .398 on-base percentage will slot back in atop the order immediately against right-hander Jimmy Nelson. Fowler wasn't running much before hitting the shelf -- his last stolen base came back on May 8 -- but he's been a very well-rounded asset for fantasy owners so far this season.

Fowler (hamstring) is expected to be activated for Friday's game against the Brewers, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The roster move has not yet been made, but it sounds like Fowler will be back in center field and atop the order to face right-hander Jimmy Nelson in Friday's series opener. Fowler played in both games of Triple-A Iowa's doubleheader on Wednesday, going a combined 1-for-5 with a double, a walk and two strikeouts. His .881 OPS so far this season represents a career best for the 30-year-old.