Bruce isn't starting Wednesday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Although Bruce had a monster game Tuesday as he was a double short of hitting for the cycle, he'll take a seat Wednesday with lefty Wade LeBlanc starting for Baltimore. J.T. Realmuto will serve as the designated hitter with Andrew Knapp starting behind the plate.

Bruce went 3-for-5 with with a home run, triple, two RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Bruce began his production in the fifth inning with a solo home run, his third long ball of the season. His other main contribution came in the 10th inning, as he led off the inning with a single to drive in Jean Segura. Through 36 plate appearances this season, Bruce has collected nine hits, seven of which have gone for extra bases.

Bruce is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Braves, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bruce went 0-for-3 during the matinee and will take a seat for the nightcap with lefty Max Fried starting for Atlanta. Phil Gosselin will serve as the designated hitter for Philadelphia.

Bruce went 2-for-4 with a double and a three-run home run in Saturday's 5-0 win over Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slugger continues to fill a platoon role for the Phillies -- only two of Bruce's 23 plate appearances this season have come against left-handed pitching -- but he's been very productive with that usage, going 6-for-20 (.300) with two homers and five RBI.

Bruce is not in Thursday's lineup against the Yankees, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Phil Gosselin is starting at DH in place of Bruce against lefty Jordan Montgomery. Bruce is 4-for-14 with a home run and 3:2 BB:K through five appearances this season.

Bruce will not start the first half of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Yankees.

EDGE Analysis

It would be a surprise to see very many Phillies appear in both of Wednesday's games, as the team has played a total of just one game over the previous nine days. Kyle Garlick will be the designated hitter for the first game, with lefty J.A. Happ on the mound for the Yankees.

Bruce isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Bruce went hitless in Friday's season opener, and he'll sit in Saturday's contest against left-hander Caleb Smith. Phil Gosselin will serve as the designated hitter Saturday, batting eighth.

Bruce is expected to be the Phillies' primary designated hitter, at least against righties, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bruce appeared in 98 games for the Mariners and Phillies last season, producing a rather lopsided .216/.261/.523 slash line, good for a 98 wRC+. Elbow issues limited him to pinch-hit duty late last season, and while he was able to play the field in spring training, the Phillies probably wouldn't mind using him primarily at the plate given his age (33). He'll likely fill the DH role against most righties, though the Phillies could also use the spot to give some of their regulars the chance to rest their legs.

Bruce is expected to start in left field on Opening Day, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies haven't officially confirmed their plans, but manager Joe Girardi hinted Monday that Bruce would start. He's still working his way back from an elbow injury he suffered last summer, but he played the field for the first time this spring Sunday, starting at first base. Per Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer, he's expected to play outfield later in the week. Until Andrew McCutchen returns from his knee injury, Bruce should start most games against righties.

Bruce (elbow) will start at first base and bat third in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Bruce is slated to play the field for the first time this spring after the Phillies deployed him as a designated hitter in each of his prior five appearances during the Grapefruit League schedule. The 32-year-old is projected to see most of his action in the corner outfield this season, but the fact that he's handling any kind of defensive role Sunday suggests the Phillies are feeling more confident in his health after he battled a flexor strain in his throwing elbow late in 2019.