Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the hosting Atlanta Braves, serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup against right-hander Bryce Elder. Willi Castro is in center field and will hit sixth. Crow-Armstrong fouled a ball off his right knee in Saturday's loss to the Washington Nationals at Wrigley Field and sat out of Sunday's series finale as a result. The 23-year-old All-Star is back in the lineup to begin the week, though, and will look to stay hot at the plate after going 4-for-9 with a double, two RBI, a steal and three runs scored in four games to start September. Barring a setback with his knee, PCA should return to defensive work in center field for the Cubbies sooner than later. Fantasy managers will want to get Crow-Armstrong back in their lineups.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) gave a thumbs up in the clubhouse at Wrigley Field, a sign that he's not too worried about a right-knee injury that he suffered in Saturday's game against the Washington Nationals, according to Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. However, the Cubs are playing it safe with their All-Star center fielder and could keep him out a second straight game in Monday's series opener at the Atlanta Braves. The 23-year-old fouled a ball off his kneecap on Saturday and had to leave early. "PCA came in actually feeling pretty good," manager Craig Counsell said before Sunday's loss. "He's still a little sore today, but we're going to get him moving around today, which is a good sign. We'll see how that feels." While Crow-Armstrong might sit on Monday, he doesn't appear to be in danger of going on the injured list.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) has not been confirmed for Monday's lineup against the Atlanta Braves, as manager Craig Counsell will re-evaluate his status on Monday before the game. Crow-Armstrong is day-to-day with a right-knee contusion after fouling a ball off his kneecap on Saturday. The 23-year-old started the season hot but has cooled off in recent weeks, slashing .160/.216/.230 in August. A short break could benefit the young outfielder, giving him a chance to reset and rediscover his swing as the Cubs aim for a deep October run.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) is sitting on Sunday against Washington Nationals left-hander Andrew Alvarez. Kevin Alcantara will take PCA's place in center field and bat ninth. Crow-Armstrong left the Cubs' 2-1 loss to the Nats on Saturday shortly after fouling a ball off his right knee, but it seems he avoided any major damage. The team diagnosed Crow-Armstrong with a contusion, and he'll get at least one day off to recover from it. Although the 23-year-old All-Star had a terrible August (.446 OPS), he has still provided plenty of fantasy value this season with a .789 OPS, 28 homers, 85 RBI, 84 runs scored, and 32 stolen bases in 571 plate appearances.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) left their game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday with a right-knee contusion. Crow-Armstrong suffered the injury when he fouled a ball off himself in the bottom of the sixth inning. He drew a walk and stayed in the game until the Cubs replaced him with Kevin Alcantara in the top of the seventh. After going 1-for-2 with a double on Saturday, PCA is slashing .254/.293/.496 with 28 homers, 85 RBI, 84 runs scored, and 32 steals in 571 plate appearances this season. The 23-year-old hit a miserable .160/.216/.230 in August, but he has gone an encouraging 4-for-9 to begin September. It's unclear whether Crow-Armstrong's knee bruise will lead to any missed time.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong returned to the lineup with a bang on Friday. Crow-Armstrong was absent from the starting lineup during the previous two games due to his slump at the plate. The 23-year-old was able to break out of that slump versus the Washington Nationals on Friday. Crow-Armstrong went 2-for-3 with two singles, two RBI, and a stolen base in the win. His production certainly took a hit in the second half, but Crow-Armstrong is still putting together a strong campaign. Crow-Armstrong has 28 home runs and 32 steals, so a 30-30 season isn't out of the question at this point. Fantasy managers need to keep starting Crow-Armstrong despite his slump at the plate.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) is back in the starting lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Crow-Armstrong is back in the mix after missing one game due to a left knee contusion he suffered during Sunday's contest. He'll slide right back into center field and bat fifth versus left-hander Rich Hill on Tuesday. Crow-Armstrong is having an incredible season with 26 home runs and 26 steals heading into Tuesday's game. Fantasy managers should make sure to get him into their lineups ahead of first pitch.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong (knee) will take a seat ahead of Monday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Crow-Armstrong was injured on a slide during Sunday's loss, according to manager Craig Counsell. Fantasy managers shouldn't be too worried as it only sounds like a knee bruise. He should be considered as day-to-day with a knee contusion. In his absence, Seiya Suzuki will make a rare start in center field and bat third versus left-hander Noah Cameron. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups ahead of first pitch.

Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his monster 2025 in his team's 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Crow-Armstrong went three-for-four with two home runs, three RBI, and three runs scored. The 23-year-old has emerged as a superstar this season, slashing .271/.309/.560 with 25 home runs, 70 RBI, 27 stolen bases, and 67 runs scored in 384 plate appearances. His power breakout might be the most surprising aspect of his profile, as he hit just 10 homers in 410 plate appearances in 2024. Compared to last season, Crow-Armstrong has improved his max exit velocity (107.2 to 111.8), barrel rate (7.4% to 13.5%), and hard-hit rate (36.8% to 41.6%).

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong hit two of his team's franchise-record eight home runs in their 11-3 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. Crow-Armstrong went four-for-four with two additional runs scored and two RBI. Crow-Armstrong continues to amaze in 2025, as he's hitting .274 this season with 23 home runs, 66 RBI, 64 runs scored, and 26 stolen bases. His elevated 16.8% HR/FB rate points to some likely power regression in the second half of the season, but he deserves credit for jumping his barrel rate from 7.4% in 2024 to 12.8% so far this year. Even if his home run pace slows over the next couple of months, Crow-Armstrong's elite speed and guaranteed playing time in a great Cubs lineup due to his defensive value make him a must-start outfielder in all formats.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his breakout 2025 with a stellar showing against the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. Crow-Armstrong helped the Cubs to a 10-7 win with a 2-for-4 performance that included a solo home run and a double. The first 20/20 player in the majors this season, the 23-year-old is hitting .270/.308/.563 with 21 HRs, 61 RBI, 23 steals, and 56 runs scored in 315 plate appearances. Crow-Armstrong has been a fantasy goldmine, but he'll face a difficult test Sunday with Mariners ace right-hander Logan Gilbert scheduled to get the ball at Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his strong campaign during Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. He got the scoring going early with a two-run home run off right-hander Freddy Peralta in the first inning. It was his 20th home run of the season as Crow-Armstrong became the first player to reach 20 steals and 20 homers this season. He didn't do much else in this game as he finished 1-for-3 with a homer, two RBI, and two runs scored. Crow-Armstrong has slowed down a bit since his unbelievable start, but still remains one the best fantasy players in the league.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong homered Thursday to help the club to a 3-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. Crow-Armstrong snapped a scoreless tie in the bottom of the fourth with a two-run jack against left-hander Andrew Heaney. The breakout star finished the night 1-for-3 and upped his line to .271/.305/.554 with 18 homers, 51 RBI, and 21 steals in 288 plate appearances. Crow-Armstrong has had the overwhelming majority of his success versus right-handed pitchers, so it was encouraging to see him pick up his fourth round-tripper of the year against a southpaw. He'll face an ace righty, the Pirates' Paul Skenes, on Friday. Crow-Armstrong has gone 2-for-8 with an RBI and two strikeouts in their matchups.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong will not be in Wednesday's lineup for their final game of a road series with the Philadelphia Phillies. It's a routine day off for the burgeoning fantasy superstar, his first of the year through 67 games. Switch-hitting teammate Vidal Brujan will hold down center field and bat ninth in his stead. The 23-year-old has been sensational in 2025, setting career-highs in virtually every statistic, sans steals. Still, in that regard, he's just six off his mark from last season. In addition to his stellar defensive work and prowess on the base paths, he's sporting modest gains in average exit velocity (90.1 MPH) and hard-hit rate (43.0%).

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong continued his breakout campaign on Thursday, launching a two-run homer in the first inning to give the Cubs a lead they wouldn't lose in a 7-1 victory over the Washington Nationals. The 23-year-old phenom has been a revelation for the Cubs and is showing no signs of slowing down. He now has a .275 AVG, .869 OPS, 49 runs, 16 homers, 53 RBI, and 21 steals in 244 at-bats, and has played gold glove-caliber defense to boot. Crow-Armstrong is among the best five-category contributors in the game right now and has seen his fantasy stock rise more than any other player this season. Those who drafted him are reaping the rewards in a big way.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong had a strong performance in Tuesday's 8-3 win over the Washington Nationals. Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-3 with a double in the fourth inning, adding two walks, two runs scored, and two stolen bases. The 23-year-old is now slashing .281/.319/.562 in 60 games this season. Crow-Armstrong has settled well into his everyday role and is now tied with Luis Robert for the MLB lead in steals with 21. He also ranks second in WAR at 3.8, trailing only likely MVP candidate Aaron Judge. Fantasy managers should continue to roll with PCA as he looks to continue his strong 2025 campaign in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was all over the field during Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. Crow-Armstrong came into this game in a 2-for-18 slump, but was productive on Sunday. He went 3-for-4 with three singles, one RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs scored in the win. Crow-Armstrong is in the middle of a breakout campaign with 15 home runs and 19 stolen bases. He needs to be rostered and started in all fantasy formats.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Peter Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-3 on Wednesday night against the Rockies, and his home run in the fourth inning proved to be the difference in the team's 2-1 win. Crow-Armstrong's home run came off Tanner Gordon on a pitch that was low and out of the zone, but PCA still managed to golf over the right field wall. The 23-year-old lefty has 15 homers, 16 stolen bases, a .275 batting average, and a .369 wOBA. He has been one of the breakout fantasy baseball stars of the first few months of the season and is a must-play in all formats due to his versatile and consistent contributions.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong went 1-for-3 on Wednesday night against the Rockies, and his home run in the fourth inning proved to be the difference in the team's 2-1 win. Crow-Armstrong's home run came off Tanner Gordon on a pitch that was low and out of the zone, but PCA still managed to golf it over the right-field wall. The 23-year-old lefty has 15 homers, 16 stolen bases, a .275 batting average, and a .369 wOBA. He has been one of the breakout fantasy baseball stars of the first few months of the season and is a must-play in all formats due to his versatile and consistent contributions.

Chicago Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong feasted on Cincinnati Reds pitching Friday in a 13-6 blowout win. Crow-Armstrong went 3-for-6 with two home runs (including a grand slam), a double, and six RBI to help lead the Cubs to victory over their division rivals. PCA's first homer was a 410-foot, two-run shot off right-hander Hunter Greene in the fourth inning. The grand slam, a 350-footer, came in the sixth inning against righty Tony Santillan. The Cubs were trailing then, but they took an 8-6 lead on the blast and ultimately rolled to victory. Chicago is leading the NL Central thanks in no small part to Crow-Armstrong, who's thriving in his age-23 campaign. Despite a lack of walks (4.2%), he's hitting a terrific .287/.319/.589 with 14 homers, 45 RBI, and 14 steals through 216 plate appearances. The lefty swinger has struggled against southpaws (.216/.231/.471 vs. LHP), though, and he's due to face lefty Andrew Abbott on Saturday.