Bell went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI in Game 2 of the NLCS on Wednesday afternoon as the Padres defeated the Phillies 8-5.

EDGE Analysis

Bell came into Game 2 hitting just 3-for-23 in the postseason with nine strikeouts, but he was able to get back on track Wednesday. Bell's solo homer in the bottom of the second off Aaron Nola helped the Padres come back from a 4-0 deficit and tie the series at 1-1. The 30-year-old DH hit just three home runs across 53 games once he joined the Padres in 2022, but he can atone for his disappointing regular season by continuing to flash his power for the Padres in the NLCS.

Bell will sit for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Bell hit just .192/.316/.271 with three home runs in 53 games since his move to San Diego at the deadline. He does have one homer this postseason but has just three total hits in 20 trips to the plate to go with seven strikeouts. Brandon Drury will be the designated hitter Saturday.

Bell isn't starting Game 2 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Wednesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell is on the bench for a second consecutive game to begin the NLDS after he went 3-for-13 with two RBI during the NL Wild Card Series against the Mets. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup once again.

Bell isn't in the lineup for Game 1 of San Diego's NLDS matchup against the Dodgers on Tuesday, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

After going 3-for-13 with two RBI in the NL Wild Card Series against the Mets, Bell will get a day off Tuesday. Brandon Drury will serve as the Padres' designated hitter instead and bat fourth.

Bell isn't starting Wednesday against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell started the last five games and went 4-for-15 with two runs, two RBI, five walks and five strikeouts. Manny Machado will serve as the designated hitter while Brandon Dixon starts at third base Wednesday.

Bell isn't starting Thursday against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell has gone 0-for-15 with two runs, an RBI, four walks and a strikeout over his last six games, and he'll take a seat for the third time in the last four matchups. Brandon Dixon is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh.

Bell is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell is hitless over his past 14 at-bats and will head to the bench Wednesday for the third time in San Diego's last five games. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter while Wil Myers starts at first base.

Bell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell has a .091/.259/.091 slash line over his past eight contests and will take a seat Sunday for the second time in San Diego's last three games. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter while Wil Myers receives another start at first base.

Bell is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rockies, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell started the past three games and will head to the bench after he went 1-for-10 with two walks and a run scored. Brandon Drury will serve as the designated hitter while Wil Myers starts at first base.

Bell is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

With Manny Machado getting a rare day out of the field and handling designated hitter duties in the series finale, Bell will sit for the second time in three games. Since being acquired Aug. 2 from the Nationals, Bell has turned in a underwhelming .203/.313/.301 in 40 games. He may have to fight with Wil Myers for one spot in the Padres' everyday lineup over the final two and a half weeks of the season.