Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Fri 4/12/19 11:03 AM

Zobrist is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist will take a seat for the second time in the last three games as David Bote starts at second base and Mark Zagunis in right field Friday. The 38-year-old is slashing .333/.442/.333 through 43 plate appearances and is without an extra-base hit.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Wed 4/10/19 3:04 PM

Zobrist is not starting Wednesday against the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist has gotten off to a very good start to the season, hitting .355 and walking seven times to go along with just four strikeouts. He'll still sit fairly frequently due to manager Joe Maddon's rotation policy, however. Jason Heyward starts in right field, with Albert Almora in center.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Tue 4/9/19 10:25 PM

Zobrist went 1-for-2 with two walks, two RBI and a run scored in Monday's 10-0 win over the Pirates.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist was an effective leadoff hitter on a big offensive day for the Cubs. The 37-year-old, who has been seeing more time in the outfield lately with Daniel Descalso getting run at second base, is off to a good start with a .355/.474/.355 slash line through nine games. The Cubs will likely try to find some regular rest days for Zobrist to keep the veteran fresh, but he figures to remain plenty productive when he's in the lineup.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Mon 4/8/19 10:44 AM

Zobrist went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist did his job from the leadoff spot, but unfortunately for him, the other Chicago hitters didn't do much in this one and the veteran failed to come around to score. Zobrist actually had half of the team's six hits, and he's now batting a solid .345 this season with a .441 on-base percentage.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Sat 4/6/19 4:24 PM

Zobrist is not in the lineup Saturday against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist sits for the second time in three games. Daniel Descalso starts at second base, while Jason Heyward starts at Zobrist's other typical spot in right field.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Thu 4/4/19 3:09 PM

Zobrist is not in the lineup Thursday against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale with lefty Max Fried toeing the rubber for the opposition. David Bote will start at the keystone and hit sixth in this one.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Wed 4/3/19 3:56 PM

Zobrist is starting in right field and leading off Wednesday against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
As has been the case so far this season, Zobrist will lead things off for the Cubs with a right-hander (Julio Teheran) toeing the rubber for the opposition. The veteran switch hitter is 2-for-9 with a 2:1 BB:K in two games as the team's leadoff hitter this season.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Mon 4/1/19 2:38 PM

Zobrist is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Braves.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist sat out Thursday's season opener with a lefty (Texas' Mike Minor) on the mound and will hit the bench again with southpaw Sean Newcomb twirling for the Braves. David Bote will fill in at the keystone while Zobrist rests up.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Sun 3/31/19 10:08 PM

Zobrist went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a walk and a run scored in Sunday's loss to Texas.
EDGE Analysis
Zobrist delivered a pair of RBI singles on the day, one in the third inning and another in the sixth, but the Cubs would fall 11-10 in the series finale. The veteran outfielder collected three hits and walked four times on opening weekend (three games). After losing two of the first three contests, Chicago will travel to Atlanta for a three-game series beginning Monday.

Ben Zobrist
2B/RF FA
Thu 3/28/19 12:26 PM

Zobrist is hitting seventh and starting at DH Thursday in Texas.
EDGE Analysis
There was some thought that Zobrist would lead off for the Cubs, but Albert Almora will get that honor against lefty Mike Minor. Zobrist is already not a strong contributor in most counting stats, and if he is not leading off, it will be difficult for him to be a positive contributor in any category other than batting average.