Moustakas isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas has lost out on regular playing time recently and will be out of the lineup for a fourth consecutive game and the second straight contest against a right-handed pitcher. Eugenio Suarez will start at the hot corner and bat sixth, and he appears to have recaptured the top job at third base from Moustakas, at least for the time being.

Moustakas will sit Tuesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas has occupied the large side of a platoon at third base since returning from a heel injury in early August, but his off day here comes against righty Mitch Keller. His .208/.282/.372 season slash line arguably doesn't deserve even a platoon role, though Eugenio Suarez, who starts at the hot corner in his absence, is hitting just .179/.268/.390.

Moustakas will be on the bench Monday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds continue with their plan of strictly platooning Moustakas, as he'll sit against lefty Dillon Peters, just as he's done against every other southpaw the team has faced since he returned from the injured list in early August. He's certainly not making a case for a larger role, as he's hit just .179/.228/.316 since his return even while being protected against same-sided pitching. Eugenio Suarez will take over at third base.

Moustakas will sit Tuesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas hasn't started against a lefty since his return from the injured list in early August. That trend continues here against Dillon Peters, with Eugenio Suarez starting at third base.

Moustakas will sit Sunday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas hasn't started against a single southpaw since returning from a heel injury in early August. That trend will continue against J.A. Happ, with Asdrubal Cabrera taking over at third base.

Moustakas will sit against lefty Jon Lester and the Cardinals on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds have stuck to their plan of platooning Moustakas and Eugenio Suarez at the hot corner, as Moustakas hasn't made a single start against a southpaw since returning from a heel injury in early August. Suarez starts at the position Friday, but Moustakas should return to the lineup against righty Miles Mikolas on Saturday.

Moustakas isn't starting Monday's game against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Moustakas will be on the bench for the fourth time in the last five games since left-hander Justin Steele is starting for the Cubs. Eugenio Suarez will start at the hot corner and bat fourth.

Moustakas is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Matthew Boyd, Saturday's starter for Detroit, is the third straight lefty the Reds have faced, and Moustakas has been on the bench against all three. Eugenio Suarez will remain at the hot corner and in the five hole. Moustakas and Suarez appear primed to continue operating in a strict platoon.

Moustakas is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

An 0-for-3, two-strikeout effort Wednesday afternoon has Moustakas' average at .161 with two doubles, two home runs and four RBI in his last 10 games. Eugenio Suarez gets the start at third base and bats fifth.

Moustakas is out of the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

After a two-game absence due to a right hip injury, Moustakas made his return to the lineup for the first game of the doubleheader and went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the Reds' 5-4 loss. Moustakas isn't believed to have experienced a setback in Game 1; his absence for the nightcap is likely just matchup-related with southpaw J.A. Happ on the mound for St. Louis. Eugenio Suarez will step in at third base for the lefty-hitting Moustakas.