Simmons isn't in the lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons went 0-for-4 during Friday's blowout loss to St. Louis, and he'll be on the bench for the third time in the last four games. Nick Madrigal is starting at the keystone and batting ninth.

Simmons is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons is 2-for-16 in his past seven appearances and will take a seat for the second straight game. Nick Madrigal will man the keystone in his place Thursday.

Simmons isn't starting Wednesday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons started in the last two games and went 1-for-5 with a run, an RBI and three strikeouts. Nick Madrigal will start at the keystone and bat ninth.

Simmons will cede the starting shortstop job to Nico Hoerner going forward, with most of his playing time projected to come at second base, Patrick Mooney of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The motivation for this move is partly for the Cubs to evaluate Hoerner over a long stretch at shortstop before potentially signing a high-profile free agent shortstop this winter. It is also likely related to the fact that Simmons' shoulder is not 100 percent, and this makes it easier on him from a throwing standpoint. Jonathan Villar and Christopher Morel could also get work at second base, so Simmons probably won't be a true everyday player.

Simmons went 3-for-5 with two RBI and a run scored in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons was productive from the bottom of the order, helping lead the Cubs to an easy 11-4 win. The shortstop is still known more for his defensive ability, and while he's starting to play more regularly after missing some time to begin the year due to a shoulder injury, fantasy managers shouldn't expect too many performances like this. Simmons still has just a .553 OPS for the season, and he finished with a .557 OPS across 131 games with Minnesota in 2021.

Simmons isn't starting Monday against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons started in five of the last seven games and went 3-for-18 with two runs, two RBI, a stolen base, a walk and three strikeouts. Christopher Morel will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.

Simmons is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

After a day off Friday, Simmons will return Saturday as the Cubs shuffle their infield a bit. Ildemaro Vargas shifts from short to second, while Jonathan Villar goes from second to third and Patrick Wisdom slides over to left field. This will be the fourth start in the last six games for Simmons, who is ramping up after missing all of April and half of May with shoulder inflammation.

Simmons is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons started three of the past four games and is 2-for-10 with a walk, an RBI and a run since being activated from the injured list last weekend. Ildemaro Vargas will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

Simmons is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons will make his second start in four games since his return from the injured list Sunday. Nico Hoerner (ankle) hit the IL himself to make room for Simmons, so there should be plenty of playing time available at shortstop, though it seems the Cubs are being cautious with the veteran as he works his way back from a shoulder injury. Ildemaro Vargas remains on hand to provide depth at the position.

Simmons will sit Tuesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Simmons has now been in the lineup just once in three games since his return from shoulder inflammation. It's likely he's being eased into action to some extent, but it's also possible the Cubs don't see him as quite an everyday player. Ildemaro Vargas starts at shortstop in his absence.