Montero is not in the lineup Wednesday.

Coming off a strong game Tuesday when the veteran backstop drove in two RBI and reached base four times, Montero will take a seat in favor of David Ross, who will hit eighth in the lineup.

Montero went 2-for-3 with a double, two RBI, two walks and a run scored in a 4-1 victory over the Reds.

Montero turned in his second multi-hit outing in the last three games, and has now totaled 10 RBI in September. Although the strikeouts continue to be Montero's Achilles heel--he has now fanned 101 times over 395 plate appearances for a career-high 25.6 percent whiff rate--Montero offers solid power when he does make contact. The veteran backstop will continue to share time behind the plate with David Ross during the postseason.

Montero is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cubs.

With Montero sitting as Pirates starter Francisco Liriano takes the mound, the veteran still has not seen a start against a left-hander in September. It's also the third time this month Montero has missed back-to-back starts, so Joe Maddon is clearly not going to be shy about his lineup strategies. David Ross will get the start again, batting seventh.

Montero is out of the lineup Friday against the Pirates.

Montero has started the last three games for the Cubs, so it'll be standard rest for the veteran while David Ross takes over behind the plate, batting seventh.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Montero will get a rest after starting three straight games, with David Ross taking his spot Friday and batting seventh.

Montero is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals.

Montero will sit for a second straight day, as manager Joe Maddon tabs David Ross for the start at catcher with long-time battery mate Jon Lester on the bump for the Cubs. Despite the back-to-back days off, Montero still figures to see the vast majority of the at-bats at catcher the rest of the way.

Monetero is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Cardinals.

The left-handed Montero is one of several left-handed hitters sitting with Cardinals lefty-killer Michael Wacha getting the start. David Ross will take over behind the plate and bat eighth.

Montero is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

He caught Jason Hammel in the matinee, so it's only logical that Montero would head to the bench for Game 2. David Ross will handle his normal duties as Jon Lester's personal catcher in the nightcap.

Montero is not in the lineup Thursday for the second straight day, according to MLB.com's Carrie Muskat.

Montero sat out as he usually does Wednesday with Jon Lester on the mound, and he will be held out again Thursday with the Cubs using a righty-heavy lineup against Phillies starter, and left-hander, Adam Morgan. David Ross will start behind the plate Thursday for the second day in a row.

Montero is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Montero will receive the day off as Jon Lester's personal catcher (David Ross) starts behind the plate. Ross will bat seventh Wednesday, but he should return to the lineup within the next couple days.

Montero is out of Monday's lineup against the Reds.

Montero receives par for the course days off as far as catchers go, and that includes a night off Monday, as a result, Kyle Schwarber will receive the start behind the dish, batting second for the Cubs.

Montero is out of the lineup Thursday.

He has started the last two games and will get the day game off following Wednesday night's game. Kyle Schwarber will start at catcher and hit second.

Montero is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Indians.

Montero has continued to rake recently, collecting two home runs in the last two games and accumulating seven RBI in the last four. He'll get a day of rest as Jon Lester's personal catcher, David Ross, will receive the start behind the dish.

Montero went 1-for-2 with a three-run homer and three walks Sunday against Atlanta.

Montero's third inning bomb staked the Cubs to an 8-0 lead. It looks like he's heating up, as he's coming off a four-game series in which he went 8-for-14 with homers in back-to-back games.

Montero went 2-for-4 Saturday with a double and a solo shot, his 12th home run of the season.

It's his second straight multi-hit performance and third in his last four starts. Montero remains a liability in batting average, hitting just .237 this season, but he can still chip in solid power numbers.

Montero is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

The 32-year-old will give way to Jon Lester's personal catcher, David Ross, after starting two straight games for Chicago. Montero went 2-for-4 with a double in Tuesday's loss, his first multi-hit game since returning from the DL earlier this month.

Montero is out of the lineup Thursday, ESPN Chicago's Jesse Rogers reports.

After starting the last four games, this is just a standard day off for Montero. David Ross will get the start at catcher Thursday.

Montero is starting at catcher and hitting seventh Saturday, the Daily Herald's Bruce Miles reports.

He was activated from the DL on Friday and will no presumably go back to being used as the Cubs' primary catcher. Kyle Schwarber does not appear to be in danger of losing playing time as a result, however, as he has taken to left field and he is scorching hot at the plate.

Montero (thumb) was activated from the DL on Friday, Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reports.

Montero figures to take over again behind the plate and push Kyle Schwarber, who has received the start behind the plate eight times in the last 11 games into the outfield while David Ross continues to serve as backup catcher. The picture should become clearer once the Cubs announce their lineup.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero was activated from the disabled list Friday after recovering from a thumb injury, according to MLB.com.

Chicago Cubs catcher Miguel Montero was activated from the disabled list Friday after recovering from a thumb injury, according to MLB.com. Montero will likely resume starting duties immediately, pushing rookie catcher Kyle Schwarber into a role in the outfield.