Joey Votto scratched Thursday for Reds, Josh VanMeter now on first base

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has been scratched from Thursday's lineup against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

The Reds haven't provided a reason for the removal. Josh VanMeter is replacing Votto on first base and in the two-hole.

Votto is hitting .262/.352/.410 with 12 homers, 25 doubles, 39 RBI, 4 steals, and 60 scores in 486 plate appearances (113 games) this season.