Jon Jay
OF FA
Sun 8/27/17 1:07 PM

Jay is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
It appears that Jay may have leapfrogged Ian Happ in the outfield pecking order, but with manager Joe Maddon wanting to keep infielder Tommy La Stella's bat in the lineup for the series finale, Ben Zobrist will enter the outfield mix and keep both Jay and Happ on the bench. Though he's only batting .224 in August, Jay should still see at least semi-regular at-bats over the final weeks of the regular season and primary man the leadoff spot when he's in the lineup.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Fri 8/25/17 3:26 PM

Jay is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Jay has struggled at the plate recently, as he's gone 4-for-21 (.190) over the last seven games. He'll get the night off while Ian Happ heads to center field and hits second.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Thu 8/24/17 1:45 PM

Jay is not in the lineup Thursday against Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Jay will take a seat on the bench following four straight starts, including a 2-for-5 day with a pair of runs during Wednesday's victory. In his place, Ian Happ draws the assignment in center, batting fifth.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Thu 8/24/17 9:57 AM

Jay went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Reds.
EDGE Analysis
Jay was an effective leadoff hitter, as he came around to score both times he reached base. The 32-year-old finds himself in a crowded Cubs outfield, but his .379 on-base percentage should get him into the lineup most days, and often as the leadoff man. With guys like Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo behind him, that gives Jay plenty of run-scoring opportunities.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Fri 8/18/17 10:51 AM

Jay is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
With manager Joe Maddon stacking the starting nine against southpaw JA Happ, Jay will head to the bench for the second time in the past three games. The centerfielder began the four-game set against the Reds with a 3-for-5 day, including two extra-base knocks, but failed to record a hit during the last three contests. In his place, Albert Almora earns the start in center while batting at the top of the order.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Wed 8/16/17 4:10 PM

Jay is out of the lineup against the Reds on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jay will retreat to the bench after following up a huge three-hit performance during Monday's victory with an 0-for-4 day at the plate. He is likely to be back in the lineup for the series finale, but receives a day off Wednesday while Ian Happ draws a start in center.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Tue 8/15/17 12:43 AM

Jay went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, an RBI and three runs during Monday's win over Cincinnati.
EDGE Analysis
Jay missed the cycle by a home run, and he actually had two at-bats to attempt to leave the yard. However, considering he has just two homers on the campaign, it was a tough ask for the outfielder. Still, Monday's big showing continued an excellent stretch for Jay, as he entered the contest with a .305 batting average and .414 on-base percentage over his previous 18 games. He's been playing consistently and has batted first in each of his past eight starts. Jay's fantasy value is on the rise.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Wed 8/9/17 12:26 PM

Jay is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Jay retreats to the bench in favor of Albert Almora with Madison Bumgarner taking the mound for San Francisco during the series finale. Besides an 0-for-5 day at the plate in Tuesday's loss, Jay had been playing well recently while receiving regular starts due to Addison Russell's (foot) absence.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Tue 8/8/17 1:00 PM

Jay went 2-for-5 with two runs scored in Monday's win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Monday's game represented a fifth consecutive start for Jay, and he should remain in the lineup on a fairly regular basis so long as Addison Russell (foot) is out, with Ben Zobrist and Ian Happ getting more time in the middle infield. Jay also batted leadoff in this one, which could make him a good short-term source of runs hitting in front of Kris Bryant and Anthony Rizzo.

Jon Jay
OF FA
Sun 8/6/17 2:07 PM

Jay will start in center field and lead off Sunday against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
The recent placement of Addison Russell (foot) on the disabled list has made Jay one of the big beneficiaries, as he'll draw his fourth straight start in the outfield while Ben Zobrist and Ian Happ play the middle infield more regularly. Jay has shined in the leadoff role the past three games with a .462 on-base percentage to go with a pair of runs and RBI.