Polanco is not starting Saturday against St. Louis.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco has endured an awful time at the plate this season, hitting .153/.203/.328 in 43 games. Jose Osuna gets an opportunity in right field in his absence.

Polanco went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in a win over the Cardinals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

With Pirates starter Steven Brault yielding only one run in a complete-game victory, Polanco produced all the offense the team needed courtesy of a three-run homer in the fourth inning. The long ball was the first since Aug. 30 for Polanco, who entered the contest hitting only .170 with 20 strikeouts in 47 at-bats in September. The 29-year-old has been unable to get it going this season, slashing .146/.199/.331 over 141 plate appearances.

Polanco will be on the bench for the first game of Monday's doubleheader against the Reds.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco has gone 2-for-26 at the plate over his last eight games. Cole Tucker starts in right field in his absence, though Polanco could return to the lineup for the nightcap.

Polanco is not starting Friday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco has hit a miserable .149/.205/.336 on the season, so it wouldn't be a surprise if he were to sit more frequently down the stretch. Cole Tucker will be the right fielder Friday.

Polanco went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts against the Reds on Sunday, stranding six baserunners in a 3-2 win.

EDGE Analysis

The outfielder is batting .150 with 46 strikeouts in 110 plate appearances. His all-or-nothing approach has led to five doubles and five homers in 15 overall hits, but a 92.6 mph average exit velocity hasn't meant much without consistent contact. It's certainly possible that offseason surgery and a bout with COVID-19 have limited Polanco's effectiveness.

Polanco isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco has been in a major skid recently as he's gone just 1-for-26 with a solo home run, one walk and 11 strikeouts over the past eight games. Jose Osuna will take his place in right field Tuesday.

Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco's solo shot off Brandon Woodruff gave the Pirates a 1-0 lead in the second inning. The outfielder now has five homers on the campaign but continues to hit at an abysmal .120/.202/.347 clip.

Polanco isn't in Saturday's lineup against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco has gone hitless with one walk and eight strikeouts over his past 17 at-bats, and he'll get a day off Saturday. JT Riddle will take over in right field.

Polanco went 2-for-4 with a single, two-run home run, walk, two runs scored and two stolen bases in Sunday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco came to the plate with two outs and the Pirates trailing 4-3 in the eighth, but quickly gave Pittsburgh the lead with his two-run shot off David Phelps. It marked the second consecutive game with a home run for the outfielder, who also had a pair of stolen bases and a run scored earlier in the tilt. Polanco is still slashing an ugly .151/.246/.415, but will hope that his big series against Milwaukee can get him on the right track.

Polanco went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run, a double and a walk during Saturday's 12-5 win over the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old entered the day 3-for-36 with 18 strikeouts in August, so Saturday's multi-hit effort was a long time coming. Polanco has a .120/.211/.340 slash line with three homers and 10 RBI through 57 plate appearances, so he'll need to string some similar performances together before it's worth considering if he's turned things around.