Bell is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.

EDGE Analysis

Bell has put together multi-hit performances in three of his previous four starts, raising his season from .249 to .257 in the process. Despite his recent production, he'll get the day off with Jose Osuna filling it at first base and batting fifth.

Bell went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Thursday's win over the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

It was his first home run of August and 20th of the year. The pop has been surprising for a player who was better known for his hit tool as a prospect and managed only three homers in 45 games last season. This level of power may not be sustainable, but there is room for growth with the batting average, and improvement there would help offset any power decline.

Bell will start at first base and bat cleanup in Thursday's matinee against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

He had two of Pittsburgh's three hits Wednesday and also reached base with a walk. Bell hasn't started two of the last four games with opponents starting southpaws, as he's slashing .228/.301/.457 in 92 at-bats against right-handed pitching. Overall, he carries an .803 OPS through 113 games and has seen nearly the same number of pitches (4.05 per plate appearance) as he did last season (4.06) -- both impressive numbers. Bell has never faced Thursday's righty starter Drew VerHagen, who's allowed a career slash line of .306/.410/.459 to left-handed hitters.

Bell is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Bell will take a seat with left-hander Matthew Boyd on the mound for the Tigers, opening up a starting role for Jose Osuna. It's the second time in three games that Bell will hit the bench against a lefty starter, which could become a regular occurrence the rest of the way with the 24-year-old slashing an unremarkable .228/.301/.457 versus southpaws this season.

Bell is not in the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Jose Osuna will replace the 24-year-old at first base for the series finale. Since the All-Star break, Bell has settled in at the plate, slashing .308/.353/.487 with three home runs and 15 runs batted in.

Bell launched a pinch-hit solo homer in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Bell was scratched in favor of Jose Osuna at first base with a southpaw on the mound for San Diego, but rewarded those who had the faith or forgetfulness to leave him in their lineups by slugging a ninth-inning long ball against left-handed reliever Jose Torres in his only at-bat of the game. That was the switch-hitter's sixth homer against lefties compared to 13 when facing right-handers.

Bell is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Bell has gone hitless and tallied six strikeouts at the plate over his past three games and will be granted a day off as the Pirates look to avoid being swept by the Padres to close out the month of July. Jose Osuna will draw the start at first base in his stead.

Bell went 3-for-5 with an RBI double Monday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

He's slashing .364/.400/.652 with three homers and 17 RBI in his last 70 plate appearances, lifting his batting average to its highest mark (.253) since May 24. Bell's recent hot streak started after his only off-day of the season July 4. With 18 homers and an .818 OPS, the first baseman might be better positioned for NL Rookie of the Year honors if not for the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger.

Bell went 4-for-6 with a double, a triple, a run scored and four RBI in Friday's 13-5 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old greatly enjoyed his first game in Coors Field, as so many have before him. He now has a .333/.375/.567 slash line in eight games since the All-Star break with a homer and eight RBI, and with the Pirates' offense back at full strength following the return of Starling Marte, Bell should see plenty of run-producing opportunities down the stretch.

Bell is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bell is beginning to find his stroke at the plate in July, as he holds a .288/.362/.519 in the month. Nonetheless, he'll head the bench for his first night off since July 4. Jose Osuna will man first base in his place.