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Heads to bench Monday Mitchell is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Mitchell will give way to the newly recalled Bligh Madris in the corner outfield Monday after starting in each of the previous four games while going 2-for-13 at the plate. Since receiving a promotion of his own from Triple-A Indianapolis on May 24, Mitchell has managed a pedestrian .205/.244/.356 slash line through 78 plate appearances. That level of production probably doesn't give Mitchell much security in an everyday role, and Madris could quickly usurp him on the depth chart if he capitalizes on his initial opportunities in the big leagues.

JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies seventh RBI Mitchell went 1-for-3 with a walk and an RBI on Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Mitchell hit fifth in the order Wednesday, which marked only the fifth time that he's hit that high in the lineup since being promoted May 23. He took advantage, singling in a run in the opening frame. Mitchell has had an inconsistent initial stint in the majors, as he's hitting just .222 across 68 plate appearances. However, he does have a manageable 22.1 percent strikeout rate.

JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for Game 2 Mitchell is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader at St. Louis.

Impact Mitchell went 1-for-4 with a strikeout during Game 1, and he'll head to the bench for the nightcap. Canaan Smith-Njigba will make his first MLB start in left field in Game 2.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench versus lefty Mitchell is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact After going 1-for-10 with four strikeouts in the Pirates' four-game series in Atlanta over the weekend, the lefty-hitting Mitchell will bow out of the starting nine with southpaw Zack Thompson on the bump for St. Louis. Pittsburgh will trot out an outfield of Tucupita Marcano, Bryan Reynolds and Jack Suwinski from left to right.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup Thursday Mitchell will sit Thursday versus Atlanta.

Impact Mitchell will head to the bench Thursday after he went 5-for-14 with two home runs, three RBI and three runs over the last four games. Jack Suwinski will shift over to right field while Travis Swaggerty gets the start in left field and will bat ninth.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Slugs another homer Mitchell went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and two runs scored Tuesday against Detroit.

Impact Mitchell took Tarik Skubal yard in the fourth inning to record his second home run in as many games. He's among several prospects the Pirates have promoted in recent weeks, but he both remained in the lineup and had success against a tough southpaw pitcher. Mitchell has shown plenty of pop early in his big-league career, tallying five extra-base hits across 42 plate appearances.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first career homer Mitchell went 2-for-3 with a solo home run Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Mitchell delivered the first home run of his career in the fifth inning by taking Zac Gallen yard. He has started regularly since having his contract selected May 24, collecting eight hits -- four for extra bases -- across 36 at-bats. The Pirates have called up a number of prospects from the Triple-A Indianapolis in recent weeks, so Mitchell will need to perform to maintain playing time over the likes of Tucupita Marcano and Travis Swaggerty.

JUNE 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Friday's lineup Mitchell is not in the lineup Friday against the Diamondbacks.

Impact This is a bit concerning, as Mitchell will sit for the second time in three games with fellow left-handed hitters Tucupita Marcano and Jack Suwinski starting in the outfield corners against righty Merrill Kelly. Mitchell hit safely in his first four games and is hitless in his last three games.

JUNE 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Tuesday Mitchell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Mitchell started the past six games after being promoted from Triple-A Indianapolis last week, and he'll head to the bench after going 5-for-25 with two doubles, two walks, two RBI, a run and a stolen base. Tucupita Marcano will start in left field, pushing Jack Suwinski to right.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Occupies leadoff spot Mitchell went 0-for-4 with a walk and a stolen base Monday against the Dodgers.

Impact Mitchell has started every game since being promoted to the majors May 24, and he has served as the leadoff hitter in two of the team's last three matchups. He didn't have a big performance at the plate Monday, but Mitchell took advantage of reaching base on an error in the ninth inning to steal the first bag of his big-league career. Mitchell has collected five hits in his first 25 at-bats -- including two doubles -- while striking out at a 25.9 percent clip. With both Ben Gamel (hamstring) and Jake Marisnick (thumb) sidelined, Mitchell should continue to get regular playing time in the outfield.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fifth straight game Mitchell will start in right field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact With Ben Gamel (hamstring) becoming the seventh Pirates position player to go on the injured list Sunday, Mitchell's playing time should be well-insulated for the foreseeable future. Mitchell had already started in each of the Pirates' four games following his call-up from Triple-A Indianapolis, with the 23-year-old outfielder going 5-for-17 with two doubles, a walk and a run over those contests.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies first hit Mitchell went 1-for-4 with an RBI on Tuesday against Colorado.

Impact Mitchell made his big-league debut, starting in right field while hitting eighth. After lining out in his first at-bat, Mitchell drove in Diego Castillo on a single in the fifth inning to collect his first hit in the majors. Mitchell should have the opportunity to earn regular playing time in the outfield, taking plate appearances from Ben Gamel and Jack Suwinski.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

En route to big leagues The Pirates plan to select Mitchell's contract from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Tuesday's game against the Rockies, Rob Biertempfel of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 23-year-old corner outfielder isn't one of the Pirates' top prospects, but he could get an everyday role with the big club nonetheless after he produced an impressive .306/.362/.500 slash line with five home runs and six stolen bases across 138 plate appearances. The Pirates may view Mitchell as an upgrade over right fielder Jack Suwinski, who could be demoted in a corresponding move after posting a meager .609 OPS in 82 plate appearances since receiving a call-up from Double-A Altoona in late April.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE