Ervin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

He'll sit for the second time in the four-game series, with his only two starts coming against a pair of left-handed pitchers (Max Fried and Dallas Keuchel). Even with Cincinnati trading away another corner outfielder in Yasiel Puig earlier in the week, Ervin looks like he may end up sticking in a short-side platoon role.

Ervin is not starting Friday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The playing-time situation in the outfield corners in Cincinnati remains unclear following Yasiel Puig's departure. Ervin has started just one of the last three games, with Aristides Aquino and Jesse Winker each starting twice.

Ervin went 1-for-2 with a triple, a walk, three RBI and a run scored Tuesday in the Reds' 14-6 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Though he didn't start the contest, Ervin delivered the knockout blow upon stepping in as a pinch hitter for Jesse Winker in the fifth inning. He took advantage of the righty-on-lefty matchup with Brewers reliever Alex Claudio, smashing a bases-loaded triple to give the Reds an 8-0 lead. Ervin will remain on the bench for Wednesday's series finale but should see regular starts versus left-handed pitching while he's up with the big club.

Ervin hit a solo home run in a pinch-hit appearance Sunday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Ervin got the Reds on the board in the eighth inning with a solo blast, but St. Louis would take a 3-1 victory in the series finale. The 27-year-old has made the most of his opportunities so far this season, batting .347 with two home runs and 10 RBI over 35 contests.

Ervin went 6-for-6 with a double, a triple, a run scored, three RBI and a stolen base in Saturday's wild 17-9 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The six hits tied a franchise record for the Reds held by three other players, although it had been 70 years since anyone had joined the club. Ervin's steal was also his first of the year, and the huge performance boosted his slash line to .357/.410/.571, albeit in only 61 plate appearances. Despite the historic night, expect the 26-year-old to remain primarily a platoon option against LHP, limiting his fantasy appeal.

Ervin is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Ervin started all three games of the Reds' series with the Cubs over the weekend, going 5-for-10 with a home run, three RBI and three runs in those contests. Each of the starting assignments came with the Reds opposing left-handed pitchers, so Ervin looks like he'll merely serve as a short-side platoon option in the outfield. Jesse Winker will check back into the starting nine in favor of Ervin with right-hander Adrian Houser on the hill for Milwaukee.

Ervin started again in left field for the Reds on Saturday in place of Jesse Winker after going 2-for-4 with a homer and double in Friday's win over the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

It's interesting that he got the nod over Jose Peraza, who in the past got some starts in the outfield when the Reds were facing a left-hander on the mound. We'll see what happens again on Sunday with the Reds due to face another lefty.

Ervin replaced Nick Senzel in center field Friday night after Senzel left with a headache, going 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Since getting the call back from Triple-A Louisville over the weekend, Ervin has gone 1-for-10 with six strikeouts.

Ervin was recalled by the Reds on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Ervin has recorded an .838 OPS in 10 games for the Reds this season and owns an .867 OPS in 40 games for Triple-A Louisville. He'll likely fill a bench role during his time in Cincinnati. Wandy Peralta (hip) landed on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move.

Ervin was optioned to Triple-A Louisville on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Ervin had gone 4-for-16 with four walks in his 20 plate appearances for the Reds this season. He'll make way on the roster for reliever Matt Bowman, who was called up from Louisville in a corresponding move.