Souza was designated for assignment following the first game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Cardinals, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza got the start in Game 1, but he went 0-for-2 and saw his average on the season drop to .148, and that apparently led the Cubs to take him off the roster. It remains to be seen what Souza's next move will be, but he will need to clear waivers for the Cubs to have any chance of retaining him.

Souza is starting in left field and batting eighth in the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

With Kyle Schwarber slotting in as the designated hitter, Souza will patrol left field. The 31-year-old has played in just 10 games this year after missing some time due to a hamstring strain, and he finds himself in an even more crowded outfield these days with Cameron Maybin coming over at the trade deadline. Expect Souza to retreat to the bench for the second game Saturday.

Souza (hamstring) was activated from the 10-day injured list Tuesday, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza had been out since mid-August with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. He filled a bench role prior to suffering the injury and should be in the same position going forward, with the deadline-day addition of Cameron Maybin potentially cutting into his already limited at-bats.

Souza (hamstring) could return to the active roster as early as Tuesday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza ramped up his workload over the weekend while dealing with a Grade 1 hamstring strain. As a result, he could be available for the Cubs during the team's series in Pittsburgh. Once he returns from the injured list, he should continue to serve as outfield depth. He'll have even more competition for playing time after the Cubs traded for Cameron Maybin on Monday.

Souza (hamstring) reported to the Cubs' alternate training site and took five at-bats Friday without issue, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's not clear when Souza will be ready to rejoin the Cubs, but manager David Ross did say he is "trending in the right direction."

Souza's hamstring strain is in the Grade 1 category, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

Thankfully for Souza and the Cubs, the injury that sent the outfielder to the injured list Tuesday fit into the mildest category. It's not clear exactly when he's expected to return, however. Souza primarily filled a bench role to start the season, so his loss won't be a major one for Chicago.

Souza was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right hamstring strain, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Souza was scratched from Monday's lineup with a hamstring issue, and the injury is serious enough to keep him sidelined for at least 10 days. It's unclear when he'll be healthy enough to return to the active roster. Hernan Perez was recalled from the alternate training site in a corresponding move.

Souza was scratched from the lineup for Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Cardinals due to right hamstring tightness.

EDGE Analysis

Souza was in line to make his second consecutive start in right field with Jason Heyward (back) still sidelined, but he's dealing with a right hamstring issue. The severity is unclear, and whether he misses any additional time remains to be seen. Ian Happ will step in as the right fielder for the first game of Monday's doubleheader.

Souza is starting in right field and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Souza went 1-for-2 with a home run Saturday after entering the game as a pinch-hitter, so the Cubs will reward him with his fifth start of the season. Notably, Souza has exclusively played the field when he's been in the lineup this year, with no appearances as the designated hitter. Before the season, the team talked about using Souza as the DH to ease stress on his surgically repaired knee, but the 31-year-old has proven capable of playing the outfield.

Souza went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Saturday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Souza entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning and whiffed in his first at-bat. However, he came through two innings later, taking Corey Knebel deep for a solo home run to tie the game at four. It was Souza's first home run of the season, though he only has 20 plate appearances for the campaign. That said, he has gained at least one plate appearance in each of the team's past three games, reaching base three times in five chances.