The Cubs released Berti on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The 35-year-old was pushed off Chicago's 40-man roster when the team activated Miguel Amaya (ankle) and Javier Assad on Tuesday. Berti will now be forced to look elsewhere for his next opportunity, and he'll likely have to settle for a minor-league deal after slashing .210/.262/.230 through 107 plate appearances with the Cubs this season.

The Cubs designated Berti for assignment Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs needed to clear a 40-man roster spots ahead of activating both Miguel Amaya (oblique) and Javier Assad (oblique) from the 60-day IL on Tuesday. Berti has slashed .210/.262/.230 with two doubles, two RBI, 12 runs scored, 11 stolen bases and a 5:22 BB:K across 107 plate appearances this season.

Berti will start at third base and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Berti will enter the lineup for just the second time since rookie Matt Shaw was recalled from Triple-A Iowa in mid-May. Shaw has posted a .655 OPS since his call-up, which has been good enough to keep Berti on the bench.

Berti remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Berti had already been left out of the lineup in the Cubs' previous two contests, but the promotion of prospect Matt Shaw from Triple-A Iowa on Monday erases any doubt that Berti's time as Chicago's primary third baseman is over. The 35-year-old has produced a .213/.272/.240 slash line over 81 plate appearances on the season and has provided most of his limited fantasy utility on the bases (seven steals in eight attempts) rather than with the bat. He was miscast as an everyday player but should bring value off the bench as a pinch runner and late-inning defensive replacement.

Berti isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Berti has gone 0-for-16 with six strikeouts across his last five games. He'll get a chance to regroup Saturday while Vidal Brujan starts at third base and bats ninth.

Berti is not in the Cubs' lineup against the Marlins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Berti has been sitting for roughly one game per series since April 27. He will likely start in Wednesday's rubber match after playing in Monday's 5-2 victory over Miami. Nicky Lopez will start at third base and bat ninth with Berti on the bench.

Berti is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Nicky Lopez will get the start at the hot corner and will bat ninth while Berti heads to the bench for the series opener. Berti has been serving as the Cubs' primary starter at third base since mid-April, but he's viewed as more of a stopgap solution and is expected to eventually transition into more of a utility role once prospect Matt Shaw is deemed ready to return from Triple-A Iowa.

Berti isn't in the lineup for Friday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Berti will get a chance to catch his breath after going 8-for-17 with an RBI and four runs scored over his last five games. His absence will open up a spot at third base for Nicky Lopez to start and bat ninth.

Berti is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Since Matt Shaw was demoted to Triple-A Iowa on April 15, Berti has stepped in as the Cubs' primary third baseman, drawing starts at the position in eight of the past 11 games. After going 7-for-15 with a pair of doubles and a walk over his last four starts, Berti should still be secure atop the depth chart, but he'll give way to Nicky Lopez at the hot corner for a day game after a night game.

Berti went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Saturday's 10-4 loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

After collecting two hits Friday, Berti tallied three singles Saturday to raise his season batting average to an even .300. The veteran utility player doesn't offer a ton of power, but he's seeing the ball well at the moment and has good speed with seven stolen bases in seven attempts this year.