Zobrist (neck) will man right field and bat cleanup versus the Nationals during Game 1 of Saturday's twin bill.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist was scratched from Friday's eventual postponement due to neck stiffness, but that issue doesn't appear to be bothering the 37-year-old going into Saturday's matinee. Dating back to the start of August, Zobrist is hitting .337/.369/.515 with 15 RBI in 29 games.

Zobrist was a late scratch for Friday's game against the Nationals due to neck stiffness.

EDGE Analysis

The severity of the issue is not yet clear. Kris Bryant will slide over to right field, with Ian Happ entering the lineup as the center fielder.

Zobrist went 3-for-4 with a double, a run scored and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist is quickly making 2017 a distant memory, as he's now batting .311 this season with an .848 OPS after tallying .232 and .693 marks, respectively, a season ago. While the 37-year-old gets plenty of days off for maintenance, he's been a force when he's been in the lineup for the Cubs.

Zobrist is not in the lineup Monday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist will stick on the bench for a second straight game following a string of six consecutive starts. His playing time figures to take a slight hit with Kris Bryant back in the fold, but the veteran utility man should still see a handful of starts per weeks thanks to his versatility. Bryant is covering right field in this one.

Zobrist is out of the lineup Sunday against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist's move to the bench spells an end to a stretch of six consecutive starts, during which the utility man went 8-for-24 with three doubles and three RBI. Kris Bryant's return from the disabled list Saturday leaves one less spot in the lineup available on a given day, but Zobrist should continue to benefit from at least a handful of starts per week thanks to his ability to play multiple spots in the infield and outfield.

Zobrist is not starting Tuesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist has started in right field on a regular basis since the Cubs acquired second baseman Daniel Murphy, forcing Jason Heyward to battling for time with Albert Almora in center. Almora and Heyward are both in the lineup Tuesday, with Almora is center and Heyward in right.

Zobrist is not in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist batted cleanup Saturday and collected three hits, but the 37-year-old utility player will get a standard maintenance day Sunday. The regular rest for Zobrist has apparently been paying off, as he's slashing a robust .308/.390/.459 this season.

Zobrist is not in the lineup versus the Pirates on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist will remain on the bench for a second straight game as the Cubs begin a four-game set in Pittsburgh. Javier Baez will man the keystone while Jason Heyward, Albert Almora and Ian Happ roam the outfield.

Zobrist (hip) will start in right field and bat third for Friday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Zobrist exited Tuesday's game at Kansas City with left hip tightness and was held out of the lineup Wednesday, although he was available to be used as a pinch hitter. The 37-year-old will look to continue his hot streak as he is slashing .451/..483/.725 since the All-Star break.

Zobrist (hip) will be available to pinch hit during Wednesday's game and expects to be back in the starting lineup Friday, Mark Gonzales of The Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

As expected, Zobrist's hip injury is relatively minor and he could be back in action for Wednesday's series finale in Kansas City should his services be needed. Dating back to the All-Star break, Zobrist has slashed a robust .451/.483/.725 with two home runs and eight RBI in 16 games.