Bryant (oblique) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant left Monday's game with right oblique tightness, and the issue is evidently serious enough for him to sit for at least one game. Per Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune, Bryant is feeling better Tuesday and is not expected to head to the injured list, but he remains too stiff to start. David Bote starts at third base in his absence.

Bryant left Monday's game against Pittsburgh with right oblique tightness, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

EDGE Analysis

It remains unclear at this time when Bryant could return to action, but this is certainly a concerning injury for the Cubs' third baseman with only six games remaining before the playoffs. David Bote figures to fill in at the hot corner until Bryant is cleared to play.

Bryant will start at third base and will bat fifth Monday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant has batted no lower than third in the lineup this season, but manager David Ross' decision to drop him two spots is warranted, given the extent to which the 2016 NL MVP has struggled throughout the abbreviated campaign. After recording a base hit and two walks over the entirety of the Cubs' three-game series versus the Twins over the weekend, Bryant is slashing a lowly .197/.285/.303 with five RBI over 137 plate appearances on the season. The move down in the order may actually present Bryant with more run-producing opportunities, though the 28-year-old has been even more inept with runners on base (.444 OPS) than with the bases empty (.658 OPS).

Bryant is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant continues to receive treatment for his ongoing wrist issue, according to Jordan Bastian of MLB.com, and Sunday was a planned day off with the team having an open day on the schedule Monday. David Bote will take over at third base in the series finale.

Bryant (elbow) is starting at third base and hitting second Thursday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

He sat out Wednesday with elbow soreness but it was apparently a minor issue, or at least something he thinks he can play through. Bryant is hitting .190 with 12 strikeouts over his last 10 games.

Bryant isn't starting Wednesday as a result of elbow soreness, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant experienced some swelling in his elbow after being hit by a pitch Tuesday, and manager David Ross will elect to give him a day to recover. However, he's expected to be available off the bench if needed, signaling that the issue may be a relatively minor one.

Bryant isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant has largely struggled at the plate this season, and he'll get a day off after striking out three times Tuesday. David Bote will take over at third base.

Bryant is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant went 0-for-4 in the Saturday's opening game and 6-for-40 (.150) over his last nine games, so manager David Ross decided Bryant would not play a full nine innings in both ends of the twin bill. Nico Hoerner will man the hot corner Saturday night in Bryant's place.

Bryant went 0-for-5 with two strikeouts in Thursday's 6-2 loss to the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant recently returned from a two-week absence due to finger and wrist issues, so it may take him a little while to get going at the plate. That's been a season-long issue for the former National League MVP, who is batting just .178 through his team's first 37 games. With only 60 games scheduled in 2020, Bryant's final rate stats could end up well below his career norms.

Bryant is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Bryant returned from a two-week absence with finger and wrist issues to grab a pair of hits in Tuesday's contest. There haven't been reports that he aggravated either injury during that game, so he's likely simply not being asked to play two days in a row immediately upon his return. David Bote starts at the hot corner Wednesday.