Schwarber went 2-for-3 with a double and two runs scored in Saturday's Cactus League game against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

After another strong performance, Schwarber is now slashing .438/.640/.688 through nine games this spring, and his strikeout rate sits at an encouraging 16 percent. The 26-year-old should supply plenty of power this season, but if he can cut down his strikeout rate from last year's 27.5 percent, his overall numbers will likely look even better.

Schwarber and the Cubs reached agreement on a one-year, $3.39 million contract Friday, avoiding arbitration, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber slimmed down prior to last season and improved his ability to get on base, with his on-base percentage jumping from .315 to .356, though he had a small drop in power, hitting four fewer homers (26) than the previous season despite coming to the plate 24 more times. His defense also graded out positively according to both DRS and UZR for the first time in his career, giving confidence that he can stick in left field for several years, though his continued struggles against lefties will likely keep him confined to a platoon role.

Schwarber is not in the lineup for Tuesday's wild-card game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber will take a seat for the wild-card game as manager Joe Maddon stacks right-handed hitters against southpaw Kyle Freeland. While the slugger isn't in the starting nine, there's a good chance he appears as a pinch hitter sometime during the latter stages of Tuesday's win-or-go-home contest. He hit .238/.356/.467 with 26 homers through 137 games during the regular season.

Schwarber is not in Saturday's lineup against St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber was withheld from the starting nine for a second straight contest as Ian Happ gets a start in left field. Across 135 games this year, Schwarber has hit .241/.358/.472 with 26 home runs and 61 RBI.

Schwarber is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber heads to the bench after starting the last seven games since returning from a sore back. Kris Bryant (wrist) grabs the start in left field while David Bote takes over at third base for the Cubs.

Schwarber went 2-for-2 with two walks, a solo home run and two RBI in Sunday's 6-1 win over the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The home run is No. 26 of the season for Schwarber, giving him an outside shot at getting to 30 for the second straight year with a big final week. The slugger was replaced defensively in the seventh inning, and the team's inclination to do this in close games limits Schwarber's overall potential. However, the 25-year-old's power output gives him plenty of value in all fantasy formats.

Schwarber (back) will serve as the Cubs' designated hitter against the White Sox on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

With the club playing in an American League park, Schwarber will benefit from having the DH spot available after missing the past 11 games with a back injury. It doesn't appear as though he's ready to return to the field just yet, but this is clearly a step in the right direction. He will bat eighth in the order during Friday's series opener.

Schwarber (back) will be held out for Chicago's upcoming series against the Diamondbacks, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber hasn't been able to take the field since Monday against Milwaukee due to a sore back. He won't travel with the team for a three-game series in Arizona to avoid a plane ride that could potentially make the issue worse. The Cubs are slated to match up against two left-handed starters during their next series anyway (Patrick Corbin and Robbie Ray), so Schwarber wouldn't have seen many at-bats even if healthy.

Schwarber is not in the lineup Sunday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber missed the past six games while dealing with a back issue, though there is hope that he can return to the lineup Monday against Arizona. For Sunday's series finale however, David Bote will replace him in left field.

Schwarber (back) could be available off the bench Saturday against the Reds and could return to the starting lineup as soon as Monday against the Diamondbacks, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber has been on the bench for six straight contests, appearing as a pinch hitter just once. His absence has allowed for additional playing time for Ben Zobrist and Ian Happ, who will both continue to start frequently even after he returns.