McCann is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

As has been the case all season, McCann will not start with a left-hander on the mound for the opponent. Tyler Flowers will get the start behind the plate for the Braves on Saturday afternoon.

McCann is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

McCann will retreat to the bench after going 2-for-7 with a solo home run while starting both of the previous two days. Tyler Flowers picks up the start behind the dish in the series finale.

McCann is not starting Monday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

McCann and Tyler Flowers have alternated starts over the last six games. Flowers starts Monday, but expect McCann back Tuesday if the pattern continues.

McCann will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

McCann has six multi-hit games in his last 18 contests and has gone hitless in the other 12, slashing .268/.343/.500 slash line over that stretch. Tyler Flowers will start behind the plate in his absence.

McCann is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

McCann will sit for Wednesday's series finale after starting the past two games and going 3-for-6 with a homer and two walks. In his place, Tyler Flowers is starting behind the dish and hitting seventh in this one.

McCann went 3-for-3 with a two-run home run, two runs and two walks in a 12-3 victory against the Mets on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran catcher has been a little streaky, but teams are still finding it very difficult to get him out recently. He is 8-for-16 (.500) in his last five games, and all eight of those hits have come in three contests. He's showcased power too, hitting four homers with nine RBI during that span. Right now, one has to figure McCann is hot enough that he has to see regular time in the lineup. He is batting .303 with a .516 slugging percentage, seven home runs, 29 RBI and 15 runs in 122 at-bats this season.

McCann is out of the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

McCann had a walkoff, two-run single in Friday's series opener, but he'll remain on the bench for the final two games of the series. Tyler Flowers will start behind the dish and bat eighth Sunday.

McCann is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

Friday's walkoff hero will get a rest in the second game of the series. Tyler Flowers will start behind the plate in his place.

McCann went 3-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Friday's 9-8 win over the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

His solo shot off Nick Pivetta kickstarted Atlanta's rally from a 7-2 deficit, and he finished it with a walkoff two-run single in the bottom of the ninth. McCann has six homers and 27 RBI over 36 games, and his .824 OPS would be his highest mark since 2010 if he can keep it up.

McCann is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

McCann, who went 2-for-4 with a pair of homers and four RBI in Tuesday's win, will take a seat for Wednesday's night contest, with the Braves scheduled to play an afternoon game Thursday. Tyler Flowers is starting behind the dish and hitting eighth in this one.