Dietrich went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 17-9 win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

While pinch hitting for pitcher Tanner Roark in the top of the sixth inning, Dietrich gave the Reds an 8-7 lead with his 19th long ball of the season. The home run was only Dietrich's second extra-base hit since June 22, with the 29-year-old's role having also been scaled back considerably during that stretch. Now that Scooter Gennett is back in action, Dietrich may only see a handful of starts per week, making him a tough player to roster outside of NL-only and deeper mixed leagues.

Dietrich is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dietrich will head to the bench for the fourth time in five games with a lefty (Jon Lester) on the mound. Even when the Reds oppose right-handed starting pitchers, Dietrich looks set to see his opportunities diminish now that top second baseman Scooter Gennett is back from the injured list.

Dietrich is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

It's not particularly notable that Dietrich is being held out against Cubs lefty Cole Hamels given that he has taken just 21 at-bats against southpaws this season, but it is worth mentioning that the Reds activated Scooter Gennett from the injured list Friday, which introduces another obstacle for Dietrich's chances of playing regularly at second base moving forward.

Dietrich is not in the lineup Tuesday against lefty Andrew Heaney and the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Dietrich still isn't being trusted at the plate against lefties despite his breakout power performance. Jose Peraza will get the call at the keystone in his absence.

Dietrich walked and was hit by three pitches Friday night against the Brewers, coming around to score all four times. He tied a major league record by getting hit by three pitches in one game and has been hit by five pitches in the first two games of the series, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Even though he's hitting just .231 on the season, Dietrich's OBP is .361. His prowess at getting hit by pitches is nothing new - that's 14 this season, following 21 last season, 18 the year before that and a whopping 24 in 2016.

Dietrich went 1-for-2 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Dietrich slugged one of the Reds' two first-inning home runs against Justin Verlander, which staked Cincinnati to an early three-run lead. The two-run shot to right field ended a 13-game stretch in which Dietrich recorded only two extra-base hits (both doubles) and batted .167 with a 27.1 percent strikeout rate. After starting at the keystone Tuesday, he'll shift over to first base Wednesday and bat cleanup with Joey Votto getting the day off.

Dietrich will sit against lefty Wade Miley and the Astros on Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Dietrich remains in his platoon role despite his offensive breakout, starting just once against a lefty all season. Kyle Farmer gets the nod at second base.

Dietrich is not in the lineup Saturday against lefty Mike Minor and the Rangers, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dietrich has started just once against a lefty all season, a situation that makes sense considering he owns a career 83 wRC+ against southpaws compared to a 117 mark against righties. Kyle Farmer gets the nod at second base.

Dietrich will sit Tuesday against lefty Genesis Cabrera and the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Despite his surprising breakout, Dietrich is still being protected against lefties. He's started against just one southpaw all season. Kyle Farmer gets the start at the keystone.

Dietrich is not in the lineup for Friday's game versus the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

Dietrich has four home runs in his last three games but will nonetheless take a seat with Patrick Corbin on the mound for Washington. Kyle Farmer will start at second base and bat eighth in the series opener.