Bell is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bell got the call to the major leagues Friday but the Pirates will not immediately slot him into the lineup, instead giving the nod at first base to John Jaso once again. It's a little surprising considering Bell was raking with Triple-A Indianapolis and Jaso is 1-for-14 lifetime against Friday's starter Jake Arrieta. Regardless, Bell figures to get the nod Saturday against lefty Jon Lester and it seems unlikely he was brought up to fill merely a short-end platoon role.