Merrifield went 1-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

While he's gone just 3-for-18 in his last four games, Merrifield has managed to record a pair of steals in that span. His major-league-leading total is up to 36 thefts in 38 attempts. The second baseman owns a .272/.317/.384 slash line with eight home runs, 57 RBI and 67 runs scored in 121 games from his usual leadoff spot in the order.