Impact Duffy was in the lineup for Wednesday's matinee and went 0-for-2 with a run, a walk and a strikeout. Sergio Alcantara will start at shortstop and bat eighth in the second game of the twin bill.
AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATT DUFFY #9 - THIRD BASEMAN - TEXAS RANGERS
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On bench for nightcap Duffy isn't starting the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.
McMahon goes deep in 10th, Rox split long twinbill with Cubs
Ryan McMahon lofted a two-run homer in the 10th inning, Brendan Rodgers followed with a two-run double that gave him five RBIs for the game, and the Colorado Rockies rallied to bea...AUGUST 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Not in Monday's lineup Duffy isn't starting Monday against Colorado.
Impact Duffy drew starts in each of the last four contests but went just 1-for-10 with an RBI and four strikeouts across his last three appearances. Andrew Romine will start at shortstop and bat eighth.
AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hernández strikes out eight; Royals batter Cubs 9-1
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Starting at second Sunday Duffy is starting at second base and batting fifth in Sunday's game against the Royals.
Impact With David Bote getting a day off, Duffy will slide in at the keystone. Duffy is more or less occupying Bote's old role, as the former now gives the team depth at multiple spots across the infield with Bote settling into a steadier role at second. The uneven playing time puts a cap on Duffy's fantasy value, and he's only mustered one home run and 13 RBI in 63 games this year, so he hasn't been the most exciting option to date.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bubic takes no-hitter into 7th, Royals beat Cubs 4-2
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Tallies two hits Monday Duffy went 2-for-5 with a run scored in Monday's loss to the Reds.
Impact Duffy moved up to the leadoff spot after batting cleanup Sunday, and he continued his steady production at the plate lately, as he's now batting 11-for-33 over his last 10 games. The 30-year-old should keep getting regular playing time with the likes of Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Javier Baez no longer filling the Chicago infield.
AUGUST 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Handling near-everyday role Duffy is starting at third base and batting cleanup Sunday against the Marlins.
Impact After sitting out Saturday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins, Duffy is back in the lineup at the hot corner for the fifth time in six games. Manager David Ross has shown a willingness to rotate Patrick Wisdom between the two corner-infield spots and left field of late, which should allow all of Wisdom, Duffy and Frank Schwindel to hold down near-everyday roles for the time being. Duffy is batting .196 with one stolen base, zero RBI and seven runs since being reinstated from the injured list July 23.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Burnes fans 10 straight to tie record, Brewers rip Cubs 10-0
Milwaukee right-hander Corbin Burnes struck out 10 consecutive batters, tying the major league record and leading the Brewers past the Chicago Cubs 10-0AUGUST 12, 2021 • Associated Press
Brewers' Burnes strikes out 10 in a row, ties MLB record
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Sits after three straight starts Duffy is out of the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Brewers.
Impact Duffy had started each of the past three games at third base, going 3-for-12 with a walk, a run and a stolen base. The Cubs are deploying Frank Schwindel and Patrick Wisdom at first and third base, respectively, in the series opener with Milwaukee, and manager David Ross is expected to favor those two at the corner-infield spots for the time being. Duffy's ability to play second base and left field should create other pathways to playing time.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Goodwin homers, White Sox regroup to beat Cubs 8-6 in 10
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Remains on bench Duffy isn't starting Thursday's game against Colorado.
Impact Duffy has gone just 1-for-13 with three strikeouts across his last four appearances, and he'll be out of the lineup for the fourth time in the last five games. Patrick Wisdom will shift to the hot corner while Frank Schwindel starts at first base.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting again Wednesday Duffy is not starting Wednesday's game against the Rockies.
Impact Duffy has gone hitless in three consecutive games and is a miserable 1-for-25 in eight contests since returning from the injured list. Patrick Wisdom will shift to third base Wednesday, with Frank Schwindel starting at first base.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Tuesday's lineup Duffy is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.
Impact Duffy is 1-for-25 since being reinstated from the injured list July 23, so he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in three games. Frank Schwindel will start at first base as Patrick Wisdom shifts to the hot corner Tuesday.
AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Duffy isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Nationals.
Impact Duffy will get a day off after he went 1-for-11 with a run, a walk and two strikeouts while drawing starts in each of the last three games. David Bote will shift to third base while Andrew Romine enters the lineup at shortstop.
JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Báez, Chirinos homer, Davies wins as Cubs pound D-backs 8-3
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Duffy returns, Sogard designated for assignment The Cubs activated third baseman Matt Duffy from the 60-day injured list and desginated Eric Sogard for assignment. Duffy, out with a bulgin...
JULY 23, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM
Activated, starting Friday Duffy (back) was activated from the 60-day injured list and is starting at third base Friday versus Arizona.
Impact Duffy has been sidelined since May 22 due to a strain in his lower back, and he'll slot into the fifth spot in the lineup in his return. Patrick Wisdom has taken over the regular role at third base with Kris Bryant shifting to left field, but Duffy should at least see semi-regular starts as a utility player.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Davies scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Arizona
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Activation delayed Chicago won't activate Duffy (back) from the 60-day injured list Thursday, Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic reports.
Impact Duffy looked on track to return from the IL for Thursday's series finale in St. Louis, and though he hasn't suffered any sort of setback, the Cubs will instead wait at least one more day to reinstate him. Rather than bringing back Duffy, the Cubs called up reliever Trevor Megill from Triple-A Iowa to fill the opening on the active roster created by infielder Sergio Alcantara's demotion. Once activated, Duffy will likely be relegated to a utility role in the infield, though he could be settle into a near-everyday role in the event Kris Bryant's hamstring injury forces him to the IL.
JULY 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kim expected to start for the Cardinals against the Cubs
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Hendricks, Cubs to face Wainwright, Cardinals
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Chicago Cubs to visit the St. Louis Cardinals
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Eyeing Thursday return Duffy (back) expects to be activated from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
Impact Duffy began his rehab stint with Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday and has been seeing the ball well at the dish, hitting .308 in four contests, per Andracki. He'll serve in a utility role for the Cubs upon his return.
JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
