Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sat 8/18/18 10:43 AM

Souza finished 3-for-5 with a pair of doubles and three RBI in Friday's 9-4 win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Souza plated all three of his runs on a bases-clearing double to the right-center gap in the sixth inning, staking the Diamondbacks to an 8-3 lead. Though he has only homered three times since returning from the disabled list July 5, Souza has otherwise been a solid all-around contributor, garnering a .295 average, 23 RBI, 12 runs and three steals over 29 games during that stretch.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Thu 8/16/18 5:45 PM

Souza is out of the lineup Thursday against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Souza will head to the bench for a standard day off as Jon Jay gets a start in right field. Since returning from the DL in early July, Souza has slashed .280/.353/.486 with three home runs and 20 RBI in 28 games.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Wed 8/15/18 1:03 PM

Souza went 1-for-4 with a walk, a run and a stolen base in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Souza is now 4-for-5 on stolen-base attempts on the campaign, which qualifies as a respectable output for a player that has only appeared in 42 games. The outfielder is slashing .280/.353/.486 with three home runs, three steals and 20 RBI since returning from the disabled list in early July and should make for a stable all-around producer down the stretch. With the Diamondbacks vying for a postseason spot, it's unlikely that Souza will receive many days off over the final month and a half of the regular season.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sun 8/12/18 10:55 AM

Souza is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds, Jody Jackson of FOX Sports Arizona reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza started the last two games after missing Wednesday's contest with general body soreness, but returns to the bench Sunday. Jon Jay is leading off and starting in right field for the series finale in Cincinnati.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Fri 8/10/18 2:35 PM

Souza (undisclosed) will start in right field and bat fifth versus Cincinnati on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Souza was left out of the lineup Wednesday due to general soreness that stemmed from a collision with the outfield wall during Tuesday's contest. As expected, he won't miss any additional time moving forward. Across 38 games this year, he's hit .252 with a .742 OPS and 20 RBI.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Thu 8/9/18 12:07 PM

Souza was held out of Wednesday's 6-0 win over the Phillies due to general soreness, but he's expected to rejoin the lineup Friday against the Reds, the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Souza was banged up after colliding with the outfield wall in Tuesday's 5-2 loss, resulting in him heading to the bench for the series finale. It sounds as though Souza's absence was mostly precautionary, so he should be good to go after two days of rest. The Diamondbacks have a scheduled off-day Thursday.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Wed 8/8/18 12:31 PM

Souza is not in the starting lineup versus the Phillies on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Jon Jay will hit atop the order and man right field in Souza's absence. Over the past four games, Souza has gone 6-for-16 with one home run, a triple and two doubles to go along with five RBI. Look for him to rejoin the lineup for Friday's series opener in Cincinnati.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Tue 8/7/18 12:41 PM

Souza went 2-for-5 with a double, walk, RBI and stolen base Monday in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 win over the Phillies in 14 innings.
EDGE Analysis
After the Diamondbacks were held scoreless through the first eight innings, David Peralta connected on a one-out home run in the bottom of the ninth inning to put the team on the board before Souza plated the tying run on a base hit two batters later. Later in the inning, Souza nabbed his third stolen base of the season on a successful double-steal attempt, resulting in yet another well-rounded box-score line for the outfielder. Since returning from the disabled list a month ago, Souza has hit .295 with three home runs, 19 RBI, 11 runs and two steals in 23 appearances.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Sun 8/5/18 9:57 AM

Souza went 2-for-4 with a double, triple, three RBI and two runs Saturday in the Diamondbacks' 9-3 win over the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
A healthy Souza has emerged as a difference maker for the Diamondbacks since returning from the disabled list in early July due to a pectoral strain, which also kept him on the DL to begin the season. The extended time off to heal appears to have served Souza well, as the 29-year-old is now hitting .287/.360/.500 with nine extra-base hits and 17 RBI in his first 21 games back from the DL. Due in part to his early-season struggles while perhaps compensating for the injury, Souza's OPS sits at an underwhelming .706 for the campaign, but the recent form he has displayed makes him a worthy pickup in mixed leagues where he's still available.

Steven Souza Jr.
RF FA
Fri 8/3/18 5:30 PM

Souza is not in Friday's lineup against the Giants.
EDGE Analysis
Souza will get the day off after going 3-for-11 with a homer and three RBI over his last last starts. Jon Jay draws the start in right field and he'll lead off in Souza's absence.