Victor Caratini on Cubs' bench Thursday

Chicago Cubs catcher Victor Caratini is not starting in Thursday's series opener against left-hander Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

What It Means:

Willson Contreras is replacing Caratini at catcher. He went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk drawn, and 2 runs scored in Wednesday's start.

numberFire's models project Caratini for only 85 more plate appearances this season.