Cole is expected to start one game of the Pirates' doubleheader against the Cubs on Sept. 15, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Clint Hurdle has decided to skip Cole this week and insert A.J. Burnett (elbow) back into the rotation. Cole said he feels great right now, but he's already at 180.2 frames for the season, and Hurdle said he wanted to line Cole up for starts against the Cubs, Dodgers, Cubs, Cardinals and potentially yet another start against the Cubs in the NL Wild Card game.