Gonzalez will bat third and play shortstop Monday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

With Kevin Newman sidelined for the final regular season week of play, Gonzalez figures to see the bulk of playing time at shortstop. Although he's hitting just .252 overall, the 29-year-old is slashing .325/.357/.600 against lefties. Southpaw Jon Lester will get the nod Monday for Chicago.

Gonzalez will be on the bench for the first of Friday's two games against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has been Pittsburgh's primary shortstop this season, though he likely wouldn't fill that role for many other teams, as he's hitting an uninspiring .250/.278/.405. Kevin Newman slides to shortstop in his absence.

Gonzalez will bat leadoff and play shortstop in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

He's exceeded expectations for Pittsburgh in 2020, collecting a team-leading 19 RBI while slashing .267/.293/.435. Gonzalez is finally consistent action at age 29 in what general manager Ben Cherington has called a "meritocracy" for playing time. He still likely projects as a utilityman in future campaigns, but for now he's playing nearly every day.

Gonzalez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez will take a seat Sunday after starting the past five games. Kevin Newman will start at shortstop in the series finale, with Adam Frazier moving to second base.

Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a single, double and walkoff sacrifice fly in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez tallied a pair of knocks to bring his batting average up to .289 on the season, but his day was highlighted by a walkoff sacrifice fly that capped off Pittsburgh's two-run rally in the ninth. It marked the 18th RBI for the shortstop, who has hit safely in each of his last eight games.

Gonzalez isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Newman went hitless with two strikeouts in four at-bats during Friday's matinee, and he'll take a seat for Game 2. Kevin Newman will take over at shortstop in his place.

Gonzalez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez has emerged as an everyday player for the Pirates, as he'd started 13 straight games before getting the day off Wednesday. It's unclear whether or not that role is deserved, however, as he hit just .220/.286/.400 over that stretch. Kevin Newman will be the shortstop Wednesday.

Gonzalez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez took Brewers starter Brent Suter deep in the third inning. It was the third homer of the year for Gonzalez, who has hit safely in six of the last seven games. The versatile infielder is slashing .266/.296/.457 with 15 RBI and 10 runs scored in 26 contests overall. His solid work at the plate has earned him a consistent role in the top half of the Pirates' batting order.

Gonzalez will bat second and will start at shortstop Wednesday against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Gonzalez batted out of the bottom third of the order in his first 12 starts of the season, but he's seemingly supplanted Adam Frazier for a top-three spot in the lineup against both left- and right-handed pitching. After leading off in the Pirates' previous five games, Gonzalez will bump down to the No. 2 spot Wednesday while the speedy Cole Tucker gets a turn atop the order in the series finale.

Gonzalez is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Indians.

EDGE Analysis

He is hitting .359 with one home run and is 0-for-2 on stolen-base attempts in 39 at-bats over his last 10 games. Jose Osuna will start at third base and bat seventh.