Cabrera went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and two RBI in the Pirates' 6-5 win over the Cubs on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera's opportunities have been on the downswing since the beginning of June, but the veteran has remained a capable performer when called upon. Though he'll draw a second straight start in the outfield in Thursday's series finale, he's still the clear fourth outfielder on the Pirates and will see most of his action against left-handed pitching.

Cabrera will start in right field and bat fifth against Detroit on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

The switch hitter, who will face southpaw Daniel Norris, is batting .353 with a 1:7 BB:K in 52 plate appearances against left-handed pitching in 2019. Cabrera will be making just his third start since June 8, as his playing time has been squeezed by the return of Corey Dickerson. The 34-year-old could become a trade candidate should the Pirates fall further behind in the playoff race.

Cabrera is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

With a 7-for-17 showing at the plate over his last five games, Cabrera continues to thrive offensively, but the Pirates still seem to view him as their fourth outfielder while rookie Bryan Reynolds keeps producing well. Cabrera will sit for the second consecutive day and only looks on track to see steady action versus left-handed pitching.

Cabrera went a combined 2-for-5 with a pair of runs scored against the Reds in Monday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

He played the entire first game despite getting plunked by a 97-mph fastball on his right forearm and then served as a pinch hitter in the night cap. Cabrera is slashing .333/.372/.456 in 147 at-bats -- an .828 OPS is the second-highest mark of his 15 MLB seasons.

Cabrera will start in right field and bat fifth for the Pirates in the first game of their doubleheader Monday against the Reds,Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera will draw the start in right field in place of Gregory Polanco, though he's seen his playing time squeezed of late with the return of Polanco and strong play of Bryan Reynolds. His presence in the lineup figures to dwindle further with the impending return of Corey Dickerson (shoulder), despite Cabrera hitting .331/.367/.458 across 151 plate appearances this season.

Cabrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Since Gregory Polanco and Starling Marte returned from the injured list in late April, Cabrera and Bryan Reynolds have been jockeying for one spot in the outfield against right-handed pitching. Though the veteran has slashed a commendable .326/.362/.454 this season, Reynolds has been even better, as he'll carry a .910 OPS into Sunday's contest. Reynolds will stick in the lineup for the ninth time in 10 games, signaling that Cabrera is likely viewed as the Pirates' fourth outfielder at this time.

Cabrera is not starting Saturday against San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera has gone 8-for-17 at the plate over his last five games. He'll sit in favor of Bryan Reynolds on Saturday.

Cabrera is not in the lineup Thursday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera has started the past three games for the Pirates, going 6-for-13 (.462) with a double and a pair of RBI in those contests. In his place Thursday, Bryan Reynolds is starting in left field and hitting fifth.

Cabrera went 3-for-4 with a run scored in a 6-2 win over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

He has started eight of 12 games in May, batting .375 in 32 at-bats since April. Cabrera's overall .858 OPS represents his highest mark since 2012, when he compiled a .906 OPS and made the All-Star team for San Francisco. While the 34-year-old doesn't start every day, he's seeing more time than rookie Bryan Reynolds in left field.

Cabrera is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Cabrera will sit for the second straight day as manager Clint Hurdle rolls with Bryan Reynolds in left field. It's worth noting that Reynolds has just one hit while striking out six times in his last 14 at-bats, so it's too early to declare him the victor in the job battle with Cabrera, who remains a viable hold in deeper mixed leagues in NL-only formats.