Bell reached base two times Tuesday, going 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI.

EDGE Analysis

The rookie is batting .312/.416/.462 in 113 plate appearances, including an 18:10 BB:K. Pirates GM Neal Huntington said Sunday that Bell's defense continues to be a work in progress at first base. He also recognized the offensive threat he brings to the plate.

Bell went 5-for-8 split between two games of a doubleheader Saturday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bell is batting .326/.429/.488 in 86 at-bats and has 19 games played in the outfield and seven at first base. His defense has come as advertised -- below average -- but it hasn't been so bad as to put his major league future in jeopardy.

Bell is back in the lineup batting second and playing right field Friday against Cincinnati.

EDGE Analysis

With Starling Marte still nursing a back injury, Bell continues to get opportunities in the outfield. Marte is expected to return Saturday, so Bell will probably move back to first base shortly, but his bat has been too good for the Pirates not to find him a place in the lineup. He carries an .877 OPS into Friday's action.

Bell is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bell raised his batting average from .277 to .292 with eight hits over his last seven games, but manager Clint Hurdle still decided to give him a day off Thursday. John Jaso will get the start at first base in Bell's place.

Bell made his second straight start in right field Friday, going 1-for-3 with an RBI ground out.

EDGE Analysis

The Pirates are giving Bell a chance at his regular position with Starling Marte (back) sidelined. He was unable to run down a shallow pop up along the right field line which eventually led to a Cincinnati run. Since Aug. 21, Bell has started 18 of 23 games, compiling a .260/.371/.380 line with one homer and seven RBI.

Bell is starting in right field for Thursday night's tilt with the Cardinals, Rob Biertempfel of the Pittsburgh Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bell only played four games of right field since transitioning to first base in 2014, but it seems that manager Clint Hurdle wants to keep the switch-hitter's bat in the lineup as much as possible during the Pirates' postseason push. It's unclear if he'll garner more than a couple starts in the outfield prior to the season's conclusion, but if Starling Marte (back) continues to sit out, today's lineup shows that it's not out of the realm of possibility for Bell to slot in somewhere other than first base.

Bell is out of the lineup Monday against the Cardinals, MLB.com's Adam Berry reports.

EDGE Analysis

For the second straight day, Bell will occupy a bench role while John Jaso settles in as the starter at first base. Bell has been in a bit of a slump over his past five games with a 1-for-16 showing at the plate, but since he's performed generally well during his brief time in the big leagues, don't expect the Pirates to give up on him as a regular starter just yet.

Bell is out of the lineup Sunday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bell has started five straight and 12 of the last 13, but he'll take a seat Sunday in favor of John Jaso at first base. Over his last four games, he has just one base hit in 17 plate appearances.

Bell homered, walked twice, and scored two runs in a 1-for-2 game in Monday's extra-innings loss to the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Bell is on fire since returning August 20, with a 7:2 BB:K and three extra-base hits in 10 games. Sean Rodriguez has done well this year, with a .252/.333/.486 batting line, but Bell has been too good for the Pirates to keep him out of the lineup. His season line is now up to an absurd .407/.541/.704.

Bell is out of Sunday's lineup against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bell has had a solid showing over the last seven days, as he's posted a .333/.444/.429 line in that time. However, he'll have Sunday off and give way to John Jaso at first base. Pittsburgh has said they want to give Bell plenty of experience with the big club, so he'll likely return to the lineup Monday against the Cubs.