Josh Bell

Josh Bell is out of the Pirates' lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Bell was removed from yesterday's game with the groin issue and is reportedly unavailable today. With the Pirates long gone from playoff contention, expect the team to be careful with Bell. In other words, don't expect much from him for the remainder of the season.

Josh Bell left Friday's game against the Cubs due to left groin discomfort.

Fantasy Impact

The Pirates will consider Bell day-to-day moving forward, though there'll be no need to push Bell back into action at this point in the season, since the Pirates are out of the playoff picture.

Josh Bell went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's loss to the Giants.

Fantasy Impact

Bell blasted his 37th long ball in the eighth inning to bring the Pirates within one run, but the team could not mount a comeback. Bell is batting .279 with 116 RBI and 94 runs scored.

Josh Bell went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Thursday's loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Bell went deep in the ninth inning, but he could not spark a comeback for the Pirates. After a brutal start to the second half, Bell has turned things around for himself, batting .385 over his last week. On the season, Bell has 36 home runs, 112 RBI, and a .280 batting average.

Josh Bell went 1-for-6 with a solo home run in Saturday's loss to the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

He made his one hit of the game count, taking Wes Parsons deep in the fourth inning. Bell has homered four times in his past eight games, and is batting .308 over the last week. On the season, he is hitting .277 with 109 RBI.