Jared Triolo

Chicago Cubs had won six in a row -- all on the road -- before losing the first two in its three-game series against Pittsburgh at Wrigley Field

Triolo gave the Pirates some cushion with a three-run shot in the seventh inning that extended their lead to 5-0. The 26-year-old provides the Pirates with versatility, but even with the occasional roundtripper -- seven on the year now -- his .206/.294/.305 slash makes him unplayable in fantasy.

And so it begins. Early this week the Pirates had mentioned Cruz would see some time in center field to wrap up the season and after two days as a DH, Cruz will make his first career start in center field at any level. There may be some growing pains, but luckily we don't play in fantasy leagues that penalize for defense. With Cruz in center field, Isiah Kiner-Falefa will remain the team's starting shortstop with Jared Triolo at third base.

With Oneil Cruz moving to center, the Pirates are going to use Gonzales at second and Isiah Kiner-Falefa at shortstop. It means Jared Triolo, who appeared likely to be forced to the bench by Gonzales's return, will keep playing third base for now. Gonzales, who missed four weeks with a groin injury, has hit .258/.293/.387 in 267 plate appearances for the Pirates this season.

Dunning gave up five hits, walked one and struck out five. Dunning was staked to a 4-0 in the third inning, but was removed after allowing a three-run home run to Jared Triolo in the fourth inning. He now has a 5.00 ERA, four wins in 22 starts and hasn't completed six innings in a start since April 2nd. This was his first start with more than three strikeouts since June 16th. Dunning is off the fantasy radar. The 29-year-old right-hander is set to face the Guardians on the road this weekend.