Harrison went 2-for-3 with a triple and a run scored in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Harrison had come in to Saturday's contest in a 3-for-18 funk, so his first three-bagger of the season came at an opportune time. The 28-year-old has posted respectable offensive production in 2015, but his numbers are disappointing when compared to his 2014 campaign, even factoring in his 105 fewer plate appearances. Nevertheless, Harrison figures to be counted on during the Pirates' postseason run, however lengthy it may be.

Harrison is not in the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

The Pirates' infield remains well-stocked heading into the final week of the regular season, leaving Harrison available to pick up only semi-frequent at-bats. He'll be forced to sit out for a second straight game.

Harrison went 3-for-6 with an RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's 13-7 romp over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Harrison has slotted into a top-two spot in the order in each of the Pirates' last two games, responding with five hits and four runs scored during those contests. Even with Jung-Ho Kang (knee) out of the picture, Harrison will still have to fight for at-bats with Neil Walker at second base and Aramis Ramirez at third base heading into the season's final week. Harrison will surely help his cause if he's able to parlay his recent success over to the next few contests.

Harrison figures to see continued steady playing time with the season-ending injury to Jung-Ho Kang.

EDGE Analysis

Harrison, who has already started six of Pittsburgh's last seven games, is batting .345/.406/.448 over that span. He'll still have to battle Aramis Ramirez for playing time at third base, but with Kang gone there will be more opportunity for Harrison at third base when Ramirez shifts to first. Harrison's OPS has drop from .837 in 2014 to just .681 in 2015, but he's seeing the ball better than he has all season long right now.

Harrison is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Harrison has been hot lately, but he will not start the opener of Tuesday's twin bill. While he will not get the chance to start two games Tuesday, it seems likely he will be in the lineup somewhere for the nightcap.

Harrison has started four straight games since Thursday, going 9-for-19 with two doubles and four runs scored.

EDGE Analysis

With Starling Marte (flu) expected back as soon as Tuesday, Harrison's run of consecutive games played will likely end. That said, Pittsburgh hosts a day-night doubleheader Tuesday and plays Thursday afternoon after a night game Wednesday. As a result, he should see action as manager Clint Hurdle often goes with the hot hand.

Harrison has seen his playing time cut into by the emergence of Jung-Ho Kang and the team's improved health and depth in recent weeks.

EDGE Analysis

Since coming off the DL on Aug. 21, Harrison is batting .179/.256/.179 in 43 plate appearances and has started only nine games. With Kang and Aramis Ramirez hot, it will likely take an injury for Harrison to become more than a bit player and occasional starter. He served as a ninth-inning replacement at second base for Neil Walker on Wednesday.

Harrison delivered a game-deciding pinch-hit RBI single Friday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

He's reached base five times in his last 10 plate appearances after initially struggling following a DL stint. Harrison will likely see action over the weekend with Colorado throwing a pair of left-handed starters. Since 2013 he's hitting .333 (73-for-219) versus southpaws.

Harrison singled in his final at-bat Tuesday after going hitless in his first nine at-bats coming off the DL.

EDGE Analysis

He's seen action three times at second base and once at third (where he saw the majority of time prior to getting hurt). Manager Clint Hurdle is giving time based upon merit and matchups and right now Harrison is taking a backseat (and rightfully so) to Jung-Ho Kang and Gregory Polanco.

Pittsburgh Pirates third baseman Josh Harrison was activated from the 15-day disabled list Friday after recovering from a thumb injury. Harrison will play second base and hit leadoff Friday against the San Francisco Giants but will likely assume a utility role going forward.