Olt was scratched from Monday's lineup against the Reds due to his ailing wrist, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. Olt exited Saturday's game against the Rockies after taking a pitch to the wrist, but his pinch-hit appearance in Sunday's series finale seemed to suggest the injury wasn't much an issue. After initially penciling Olt into Monday's lineup, manager Joe Maddon evidently had a change of heart, deciding that the third baseman could benefit from an extra day of rest. With the Cubs also down an option at third base with Tommy La Stella battling an oblique injury, Jonathan Herrera will step in to man the hot corner in place of Olt while slotting in at the ninth spot in the lineup.

Olt is back in the lineup Monday against the Reds. Olt was forced out of Saturday's contest after taking a pitch to the wrist and didn't start Sunday, but it appears the ailment is no longer giving him any issues. He'll slot in sixth in the lineup, assuming the starting duties at third base.

Olt (wrist) says he'll be available to pinch hit Sunday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. Olt was passed up for the start at third base Sunday in favor of Jonathan Herrera, but isn't expected to be dealing with a long-term issue after being hit in the wrist with a pitch Saturday night. With fellow infielder Tommy La Stella also nursing a sore side, manager Joe Maddon will have to deal with a thin bench for the afternoon tilt.

Olt is out of Sunday's lineup against the Rockies. Although Olt survived a massive scare last night after taking one on the wrist, it's still reasonable he'll be out for a game or two. Believers that an Olt injury would lead to an early Kris Bryant sighting will be predictably disappointed, as Jonathan Herrera instead gets the start.

Olt left Saturday's game against the Rockies in the ninth inning after he was struck on the wrist by an Adam Ottavino breaking ball, the Associated Press reports. Olt underwent tests after the game that suggested he avoided any sort of break, but the injury undoubtedly perked up the ears of Cubs fans who have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of superstar third base prospect Kris Bryant. While Bryant's promotion is likely to come in the near future and will almost certainly result in a diminished role for Olt, it doesn't sound like the Cubs will make an immediate roster move because of the injury. Olt, who also hit a solo homer in the third inning of Saturday's game, suggested that he expects to play again "soon," though a return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Rockies might be a tad optimistic. Tommy La Stella or Arismendy Alcantara would likely cover third base in Olt's stead.

Olt is poised for a significant role at third base to start the season following Kris Bryant getting sent to minor league camp on Monday. Olt will probably hit a couple home runs while Bryant is in the minor leagues, but his .159 career average should be enough to scare off most owners in standard leagues. With Bryant expected to be called up around April 17, Olt's shelf life as a usable fantasy option will be short. If Olt has a bad matchup or is struggling mightily, Tommy La Stella can slide over to third base in the short term.

Hit hit his third home run of the spring Thursday. Olt hit two home runs in the first week of the exhibition season, and then went through a bit of a drought. He's struck out 13 times in 36 at-bats, but with eight runs, seven RBI, and seven walks, he's actually playing pretty well. He looks like the Opening Day starter at the hot corner, but he's not expected to hold the job long, as Kris Bryant is due up in Chicago in April.

Olt hit a two-run homer in a split-squad tie with Oakland on Thursday. Though he's just keeping the seat warm for Kris Bryant, Olt could still be the Opening Day third baseman for the Cubs this year, so he's off to a good start.

Olt took grounders at third base Wednesday, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. Either Olt or Tommy La Stella is expected to be the starter at the hot corner on Opening Day, but they're both just keeping the seat warm for Kris Bryant, who could still win the job outright this spring.

Olt will draw his third straight start at first base Monday against the Blue Jays, MLB.com's Carrie Muskat reports. Olt earned another starting nod by supplying a career-high three hits along with a walk in Sunday's series finale against the Pirates. With Anthony Rizzo (back) still out indefinitely, Olt looks on track to assume regular duty at first base over Chris Valaika so long as he can keep his strikeouts at bay. He's done well to show a renewed approach to his point since rejoining the big-league roster, but there remains plenty of doubt that he'll ever cash in on the top prospect status he once enjoyed while coming up through the Rangers organization just a few years ago.