Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Sat 5/29/21 8:34 PM

Sogard went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a run scored and a walk in Saturday's win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Sogard started for the fourth game in a row with Nico Hoerner (hamstring) landing on the 10-day injured list, and the veteran has been making the most of the opportunity. He's hit safely in three of those four appearances, going 4-for-14 with a double, two RBI and four runs scored in that span. That's far from being elite production, but he's providing decent numbers near the bottom of the order.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Thu 5/27/21 10:36 AM

Sogard will start at second base and bat eighth Wednesday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Even with a lefty (Tyler Anderson) on the hill for Pittsburgh, the lefty-hitting Sogard will stick in the lineup for a second straight game. Sogard, who went 2-for-4 with a double and two runs in Wednesday's 4-1 win, could end up seeing regular work at second base after Nico Hoerner (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Sat 5/8/21 11:43 AM

Sogard is starting at second base and batting eighth in Saturday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
David Bote is sliding over from second to third, which opens up the keystone for Sogard. With Ian Happ (ribs) and Nico Hoerner (forearm) currently on the injured list, the Cubs have been using Kris Bryant more frequently in the outfield, with Bote, Sogard and Matt Duffy filling in at second and third. That trio will see its playing time diminish when Happ and Hoerner are able to rejoin the team.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Sat 4/24/21 6:21 PM

Sogard went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's loss to the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Sogard picked up the start at second and Nico Hoerner played shortstop with David Bote and Javier Baez getting the day off. Sogard bumped his average up to .257 with the three-hit performance, but he still figures to retreat to the bench when Baez rejoins the lineup, and Hoerner could earn more regular playing time at the keystone now that he's with the big league club. This could make Sogard an affordable option in daily formats when he plays but he's mostly off the radar in season-long leagues due to his role.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Thu 4/22/21 6:17 AM

Sogard went 1-for-1 with a single, a stolen base, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 16-4 win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Sogard pinch hit for Zach Davies in the bottom of the fourth and made the most of his opportunity by notching an RBI single to extend the Cubs' lead to 6-2. He would eventually steal second base during the next at-bat and come around to score the seventh run of the inning on an Ian Happ single. Sogard hasn't made much noise at the plate so far this year but does have three hits, three runs scored and two RBI over his last two games after managing just three hits, a run scored and two RBI in his first 26 at-bats.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Tue 4/20/21 11:23 PM

Sogard went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
Sogard was a late addition to the lineup, replacing David Bote, who had an upset stomach. The former responded with a solid game and helped the Cubs earn a 3-1 win. Sogard is still batting just .172 this season, however, and he'll likely to retreat to the bench when Bote is feeling better.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Sat 4/17/21 12:16 PM

Sogard is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Sogard picked up a start Friday but will return to the bench Saturday in favor of David Bote. With Bote just 3-for-28 to begin the season, however, Sogard could potentially see more playing time moving forward, though he's only 3-for-25 himself. If both players keep struggling, Nico Hoerner could get promoted from Triple-A Iowa and take over the job at second base.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Sun 4/11/21 10:43 AM

Sogard is starting at second base and batting eighth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Sogard will be making his third start of the season in the team's ninth game, sending David Bote to the bench. Sogard has just two hits in 12 at-bats so far and doesn't have a ton of fantasy appeal in his limited role.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Sun 4/4/21 11:14 AM

Sogard will start at second base and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
David Bote started the first two games of the season at second base, but Sogard gets the nod for the rubber match. Sogard slashed .209/.281/.278 in 43 games for the Brewers last season, though he posted a much better .290/.353/.457 line across 110 games for the Rays and Blue Jays in 2019. The veteran infielder would have to unseat Bote at the keystone to put himself on the fantasy radar.

Eric Sogard
2B/3B FA
Sun 3/28/21 1:22 PM

The Cubs selected Sogard's contract Sunday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Sogard and Matt Duffy -- who were both attending camp as non-roster invitees -- will break camp as the Cubs' utility infielders after Ildemaro Vargas was designated for assignment and after Nico Hoerner was optioned to the minors. The lefty-hitting Sogard will be a candidate to receive starts against right-handed pitching on days that manager David Ross elects to give David Bote, Kris Bryant or Javier Baez a breather.