Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Thu 9/12/19 12:56 PM

Zobrist (knee) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
He was held out Wednesday with a bruised knee and may still be banged up. Ian Happ will start at second base and hit seventh. According to Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times, Zobrist is expected to sit again Friday with a left-hander (Steven Brault) starting for Pittsburgh.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Wed 9/11/19 9:32 PM

Zobrist may be available to pinch hit Wednesday despite a bruised knee, Gordon Wittenmyer of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist suffered the injury during Tuesday's contest but it doesn't appear to be a serious issue if he's potentially available off the bench. The veteran infielder may return to the lineup as early as Thursday. Tony Kemp is starting a the keystone Wednesday.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Wed 9/11/19 6:00 PM

Zobrist is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
He is 7-for-23 (.304) with zero home runs in seven games since rejoining the Cubs. Tony Kemp will start at the keystone while leading off.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Thu 9/5/19 11:26 PM

Zobrist went 3-for-3 with two walks and three runs scored in Thursday's 10-5 win over the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist had been out since early May due to a personal matter, but he's now 4-for-6 with five runs scored in his first two games back with the team. It's unclear exactly how much the veteran will play the rest of the way, though he clearly has the trust of manager Joe Maddon and offers valuable defensive versatility.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Wed 9/4/19 1:25 AM

Zobrist went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored in a win against Seattle on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist worked a walk and came around to score in the third inning and crossed home plate again after reaching on a bunt single in the fifth. The 38-year-old was making his first appearance since deciding to take time away from baseball to deal with a personal matter on May 6. He is hitting .244 in 86 at-bats this season.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Tue 9/3/19 3:52 PM

Zobrist is starting at second base and batting leadoff Tuesday against the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist was officially activated from the restricted list Saturday, though he's yet to see an at-bat. That will change Tuesday, as he'll slot into the leadoff role for Chicago's lone game against Seattle. Prior to landing on the restricted list in May, Zobrist was hitting .241 with 10 RBI over 26 contests.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Sat 8/31/19 9:28 PM

Zobrist (personal) was activated off the restricted list following Saturday's game against the Brewers, Mark Gonzales of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist hasn't seen major-league action since early May due to personal reasons, but he'll return to the Cubs for the final month of the regular season. He needed to be on the 40-man roster prior to Sunday in order to be eligible for the playoffs. The 38-year-old may not immediately slot into the starting lineup with southpaw Gio Gonzalez starting Sunday for the Brewers, but according to Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com, manager Joe Maddon said he wouldn't hesitate to use the veteran utility man in the leadoff spot despite his extended absence.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Fri 8/30/19 1:05 PM

Zobrist (personal) will be activated Sunday, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist has been away from the team for personal reasons since early May. He's been working his way through rehab games, hitting .189/.333/.405 in 12 contests. He'll rejoin the team when rosters expand Sunday, though the Cubs will face lefty Gio Gonzalez that day, so Zobrist may not enter the lineup until Monday. He could feature in a leadoff role once activated.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Tue 8/27/19 5:01 PM

Zobrist (personal) is taking live batting practice in Nashville this week and remains on track to be activated Sept. 1, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist requested to see more live pitching prior to his return, so the Cubs have sent pitchers to Nashville this week. Expect the veteran utility man to return to the big leagues when rosters expand.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Wed 8/21/19 6:32 PM

Zobrist (personal) is on track to rejoin the Cubs at the beginning of September, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist has appeared in nine minor-league games since the start of August, slashing .222/.344/.481 with two home runs and a 5:6 BB:K. He figures to fill a utility role once he's back with the big club.