Duffy went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Thursday's loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

The Cubs got clobbered 17-8, but Duffy was a bright spot with his second home run in as many days and fifth of the season. The infielder is looking to make a case for increased playing time down the stretch, and with a .310 batting average, four home runs and 10 RBI this month, the case is getting stronger.

Duffy went 3-for-5 with a double, a solo home run and two runs scored in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Making just his third start in the last six games, Duffy made a compelling case to pick up more playing time moving forward. David Bote returned from the injured list last week and looks like the primary option at second base, while Sergio Alcantara, Patrick Wisdom and Frank Schwindel are the other regulars in the infield. Duffy is versatile enough to play multiple positions, but uneven playing time figures to keep him off the fantasy radar the rest of the season.

Duffy will start at third base and bat leadoff Wednesday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Though he'll crack the lineup Wednesday, Duffy's time as an everyday player looks to have ended after David Bote was activated from the injured list Sept. 6. With Bote stepping in as the Cubs' primary second baseman and Sergio Alcantara and Patrick Wisdom typically holding down the fort at shortstop and third base, respectively, Duffy was on the bench for three of the team's last five games.

Duffy is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy will take a seat after he started each of the past six games while going 8-for-24 with two home runs, a stolen base, six RBI and four runs. David Bote's recent return from the injured list could limit Duffy's opportunities at second base moving forward, but the 30-year-old ability to play all four infield spots should allow him to hold down at least a semi-regular spot in the Chicago lineup.

Duffy went 3-for-5 with a grand slam, a solo home run and a steal in Sunday's 11-8 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy hit both home runs in consecutive innings. He led off the second with a solo shot and then took Wil Crowe deep for a second time in the third for a grand slam. The 30-year-old later notched his third hit of the day in the eighth and stole second for his fifth steal of the year. Duffy now has multi-hit efforts in three of his last four games and is slashing .269/.346/.337 with three homers, 20 RBI, 34 runs scored and 20:48 BB:K over 234 plate appearances.

Duffy (neck) is starting Thursday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy was removed from Wednesday's lineup due to neck stiffness, but he'll return to the starting nine a day later. Across his last four starts, the 30-year-old has gone 3-for-12 with five runs, two walks and four strikeouts.

Duffy was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Twins with right neck stiffness.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy was slated to start at second base and bat fifth, but he was instead removed from the lineup due to the injury. It's unclear if the 30-year-old will be available off the bench for manager David Ross.

Duffy will start at second base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy is starting at the keystone for the third straight game and this figures to be the norm for a while, with David Bote (ankle) landing on the injured list Saturday. Duffy hasn't done a ton at the plate this year with a .640 OPS and one home run in 69 games, but the uptick in playing time at least gives him a little boost in fantasy value.

Duffy isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy was in the lineup for Wednesday's matinee and went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop and bat eighth in the second game of the twin bill.

Duffy isn't starting Monday against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy drew starts in each of the last four contests but went just 1-for-10 with an RBI and four strikeouts across his last three appearances. Andrew Romine will start at shortstop and bat eighth.