Bryant (hamstring) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant was removed from Wednesday's contest due to right hamstring tightness, and he'll be held out of the lineup for the series finale against the Phillies. It's not yet clear whether the 29-year-old could be available off the bench Thursday, but Patrick Wisdom will take his place at third base and bat second.

Bryant exited Wednesday's game against the Phillies with right hamstring tightness, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Initial speculation was that Bryant's hand, which Didi Gregorius stepped on in the first inning, was injured, but it turns out his right hamstring is the issue. The Cubs figure to provide an update on his hamstring and status going forward following Wednesday's game.

Bryant was removed from Wednesday's game against the Phillies with an apparent hand injury, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant's hand was stepped on when he dove back into second base in the first inning. Details about the 29-year-old's condition and status for Thursday's game should emerge following Wednesday's contest. Patrick Wisdom entered the game to play third base.

Bryant went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's 3-2 loss to the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old took Tyler Mahle deep in the third inning for his 16th homer of the year, giving the Cubs a 2-0 lead, but it was the last gasp for the Chicago offense. Bryant has five hits in two games to begin July as he tries to put a rough June (.114/.205/.241 in 23 games) behind him.

Bryant (side) is starting in center field and batting fifth in Friday's game against the Reds, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant returns to the lineup after missing the last two games with side soreness. He'll also appear in center field for the 13th time this season. Coming into the year, Bryant had played center just 10 times total in his MLB career, but he certainly has the athleticism to field the position capably. Fantasy managers, meanwhile, are more interested in his 15 home runs and .847 OPS, which is up more than 200 points from 2020.

Bryant (side) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant missed Tuesday's game due to side soreness, and he'll be held out of the lineup for a second straight game. It's not yet clear whether he could appear off the bench, but Eric Sogard will take over at the hot corner while Patrick Wisdom starts at first base.

Bryant is not playing Tuesday against the Brewers due to side soreness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Bryant's injury is unclear, as is his status for Wednesday's game. If the 29-year-old misses any time beyond Tuesday, Eric Sogard and Patrick Wisdom will likely share the load at third base, with Jason Heyward getting more regular playing time in right field.

Bryant is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against Milwaukee.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant looked to be getting back to vintage form in the first two months of the season, hitting .324/.406/.611 with 12 homers in 50 games through the end of May. In 23 games through the end of June, however, he's hit just .114/.205/.241 with three homers. He'll get a day to clear his head, with Eric Sogard starting at third base.

Bryant went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs managed just five hits on the night and Bryant's was the only one that went for extra bases when he took Tony Gonsolin deep to center field on the first pitch he saw. The 25-year-old otherwise had a quiet outing as his slash line stands at .273/.360/.522 with 15 homers, 41 RBI, 45 runs scored four stolen bases and a 31:68 BB:K. Bryant has been slumping recently with just five hits in his last 13 games but he's still making good contact, as his 39.3 percent hard-hit rate is the highest he's had since his MVP season in 2016.

Bryant went 1-for-3 with a walk, a solo home run and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over Cleveland.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant now has 14 home runs, 40 RBI and 43 runs scored in 68 games this season as he continues to produce at a high level. The 29-year-old hasn't been as dynamic as he was back in his 2016 MVP campaign, but he's still delivering for fantasy managers after a disappointing 2020 season in which he posted a career-worst .644 OPS across 34 games.