Solano is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Solano went 5-for-25 with two extra-base hits and three walks while starting in each of the past seven games, but he'll take a seat Monday with right-hander Chris Bassitt toeing the rubber for the Mets. The righty-hitting Solano will primarily handle a short-side platoon role at designated hitter moving forward, but his ability to play second base and third base will occasionally allow him to pick up work against righties when Jonathan India and Kyle Farmer need days off.

Solano went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Solano has slumped a bit lately, going 5-for-27 (.185) in his last eight contests. His homer Saturday was his first since July 22, but the Reds' lack of better options has kept the versatile infielder in the lineup. For the season, he's slashing .299/.357/.444 with three homers, 14 RBI, 12 runs scored and eight doubles in 35 contests. Jose Barrero's promotion has pushed Kyle Farmer to third base fill time, but it appears Solano will maintain his fair share of playing time as the designated hitter.

Solano will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Tuesday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Solano will draw his third consecutive start Tuesday, with the most recent two coming against left-handed pitching. As the Cincinnati roster is currently constructed, Solano looks to be a short-side platoon player, but a path to a full-time role could open up if the Reds move Brandon Drury prior to Tuesday's 6 p.m. ET trade deadline.

Solano will start at third base and bat fifth Thursday against the Marlins and left-handed starting pitcher Daniel Castano.

EDGE Analysis

The righty-hitting Solano has benefited from the Reds facing a lefty-heavy schedule of late, but the 34-year-old has made a case for earning more work versus right-handed pitching, too. Dating back to July 7, Solano is slashing .420/.444/.600 with two home runs, nine RBI and six runs in 15 games.

Solano went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI on Friday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Solano did the majority of his damage on a two-run home run in the second inning -- his second long ball of the campaign. With Mike Moustakas back in action, Solano may find it difficult to find regular playing time moving forward. However, he's hit pretty well when given the opportunity this season by maintaining a .285/.353/.434 line across 85 plate appearances.

Solano will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 7 batter in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

He'll close the Reds' first-half schedule having made four consecutive starts, but Solano could be in danger of falling into a short-side platoon role coming out of the All-Star break. Provided he hasn't experienced any major setbacks in his recovery from the virus, Mike Moustakas (illness) could be ready to return from the COVID-19-related injured list and take back primary duties at DH for next weekend's home series with the Cardinals.

Solano is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

For one of the few times all season, the Reds have all their key regulars available with Joey Votto (back) checking back in at first base Tuesday following a week-long absence. As a result, Solano will end up losing out on a spot in the lineup after he went 9-for-25 with a home run and two walks while starting each of the past seven contests. The righty-hitting Solano should still have a regular spot in the starting nine versus left-handed pitching.

Solano went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in the first half of Thursday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

EDGE Analysis

Solano tied the game 1-1 with a solo blast in the fifth inning off Pirates starter Roansy Contreras and added singles in the second and seventh. It was the veteran's fourth multi-hit game of the season and his second three-hit outing. Across 53 plate appearances, he's slashing .250/.321/.417.

Solano will start at third base and bat fifth in Wednesday's game against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

With southpaw David Peterson on the bump for the Mets, the righty-hitting Solano will slot into a prominent spot in the batting order while the Reds send several key lefty-hitting regulars to the bench. Solano has now started in 10 times in 15 games since coming off the 60-day injured list June 21, but moving forward, his starting opportunities could be limited largely to when the Reds oppose lefty pitchers now that the team has all of its everyday players back from the IL with the exception of No. 1 catcher Tyler Stephenson (thumb).

Solano will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and No. 5 batter in Tuesday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Solano has come out hot since being activated from the 60-day injured list a week ago. While starting in four of the Reds' first five games upon rejoining the active roster, Solano has gone 6-for-16 with three doubles, a walk, three runs and two RBI. He received each of his prior four starts at either second base or third base, but DH may represent Solano's clearest path to an everyday role now that Jonathan India (hand) is healthy after a one-game absence. The lefty-hitting Mike Moustakas is on the bench against a right-handed starter (Keegan Thompson) for the second straight day, perhaps hinting that the righty-hitting Solano may not be relegated to a short-side platoon role while he's producing at the plate.