Schwarber (back) returns to the lineup Friday against Washington.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber exited Wednesday's game after tweaking his back and was on the bench for Thursday's contest. The issue was evidently not a particularly serious one, as he was able to appear of the bench Thursday and will be a full participant Friday, batting sixth and playing left field.

Schwarber (back) is not in the lineup Thursday against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber will retreat to the bench for Thursday's series opener after tweaking his back during Wednesday's win over the Brewers. The Cubs are listing the outfielder as day-to-day. Kris Bryant and Ben Zobrist will cover the corner-outfield spots in this one.

Schwarber went 1-for-2 with a walk and a solo home run in Wednesday's win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber took Milwaukee reliever Jacob Barnes deep in the sixth inning for his 25th home run of the season. The 25-year-old slugger is now five home runs behind his total from last season and he needs just one more RBI to match his 2017 tally of 59.

Schwarber is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber is hitting just .203 in 69 at-bats against left-handers this season. He'll give way to Ben Zobrist against southpaw Wade Miley as manager Joe Maddon stacks his lineup with right-handed hitters.

Schwarber is out of the lineup versus Philadelphia on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber will retreat to the bench after starting the past eight games in left field, during which he went 5-for-29 (.172 average) with two home runs and four RBI. In his place, Ian Happ will draw a start and hit seventh in the order. Look for Schwarber to return to the starting lineup Saturday.

Schwarber will hit leadoff and man left field versus the Mets on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

This marks the first time all year that Schwarber will bat atop the Cubs' order. With Javier Baez and Daniel Murphy receiving breathers, manager Joe Maddon elected to give Schwarber the opportunity as leadoff. Expect him to return to his normal place in the batting order following Wednesday's matinee.

Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a walk, a home run, three runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 10-6 win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

It's his third homer in his last seven games and 23rd of the year. Schwarber's improved walk rate has led to a .238/.354/.463 slash line that gives him solid value in OBP leagues, but in traditional fantasy formats the 25-year-old remains little more than a low-BA complementary slugger.

Schwarber is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber will give way to Ian Happ in left field with left-hander Francisco Liriano toeing the rubber for the opposition. The slugger is hitting .268/.339/.446 with three homers and four RBI in 17 games this month.

Schwarber went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 2-1, 11-inning loss to the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber supplied the only Chicago offense with a second inning blast against Pittsburgh starter Jameson Taillon. The slugging 25-year-old now has 22 home runs this season to go along with a solid .831 OPS.

Schwarber is not in the lineup versus Pittsburgh on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Schwarber will take a seat for the first time since Aug. 2 as Ian Happ, Albert Almora and Jason Heyward make up the outfield during Thursday's series opener. Since the beginning of August, Schwarber is hitting .268/.318/.366 with just two extra-base hits.