The Cubs released Sogard on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

After going unclaimed off waivers when he was designated him for assignment last week, Sogard presumably wasn't keen on reporting to Triple-A Iowa, so the Cubs elected to grant him his release. The 34-year-old utility man slashed .249/.283/.314 across 180 plate appearances with the Cubs this season before being bumped off the 40-man roster.

Sogard was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Friday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran infielder has a .249/.283/.314 slash line through 180 plate appearances this season, so it's not a major surprise to see Chicago jettison him from the 40-man roster with Matt Duffy (back) returning from the injured list. Sogard posted an .810 OPS in 110 games in 2019, but he's unlikely to garner much interest on the waiver wire with a paltry .582 OPS in 121 contests over the past two years.

Sogard (thumb) was reinstated from the injured list Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard had been dealing with a left thumb contusion, but he'll return after spending the minimum amount of time on the injured list. He should serve as infield depth for the Cubs going forward.

The Cubs placed Sogard on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a left thumb contusion, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The infielder will be sidelined until after the All-Star break with the thumb injury. It's unclear whether Sogard is headed toward a more extended absence, or if he'll be activated in time for the second-half opener July 16. Though the 35-year-old has hit an unremarkable .250 in 160 at-bats this season, he's likely to stick with the Cubs this season due to his defensive versatility and, when things get ugly, mop-up pitching abilities.

Sogard went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Making his fourth straight start, Sogard was productive in the 15-7 Cubs loss. Both Anthony Rizzo (back) and Kris Bryant (side) were out of the lineup Wednesday and are considered day-to-day with their injuries. Sogard should return to a bench role soon, but he has some limited fantasy value while the two Chicago stars are out.

Sogard will start at third base and bat seventh Wednesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard will stick in the starting nine for the fourth straight contest, as he appears to be the beneficiary of both Anthony Rizzo (back) and Kris Bryant (side) being day-to-day with injuries. The Cubs are holding out hope that both players will be able to avoid the injured list, in which case Sogard would fade back into a utility role. Sergio Alcantara still appears to be ahead of Sogard in the pecking order for playing time at second base while Nico Hoerner (hamstring) and David Bote (shoulder) are on the shelf.

Sogard will return from a three-game absence from the lineup to start at second base and bat seventh Sunday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Though Sogard is back in the starting nine for the series finale, his days as Chicago's primary second baseman may be over. The lefty-hitting Sogard was withheld from the lineup for each of the last three games, all of which came against right-handed starting pitchers. Sergio Alcantara appears to have leapfrogged Sogard on the depth chart, but there will be room in the lineup for both players in the middle infield Sunday after Javier Baez (thumb) was scratched from the lineup.

Sogard is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Thanks to injuries to fellow infielders Nico Hoerner (hamstring), David Bote (shoulder) and Matt Duffy (back), Sogard appears to have seized hold of a regular role at second base. Though the Padres will bring a right-hander (Yu Darvish) to the hill for the series finale, the lefty-hitting Sogard will head to the bench in what most likely amounts to a maintenance day. Ian Happ will relieve Sogard at the keystone, ending a streak of four straight starts at the position.

Sogard isn't starting Friday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Sogard had started each of the last two games and went 2-for-6 with a run and two strikeouts. Sergio Alcantara will start at second base and bat eighth.

Sogard is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

The versatile Sogard will get a breather after starting each of Chicago's previous six games. Patrick Wisdom will get the start at third base, with Sergio Alcantara manning the keystone.