Cincinnati Reds infielder Josh VanMeter was scratched from the lineup on Saturday against the New York Mets due to an illness.
VanMeter is being replaced in left field by Phillip Ervin who will bat leadoff versus right-hander Zack Wheeler and the New York Mets.
VanMeter is hitting .240 this season with 8 homers, 23 RBI, and 33 runs scored.
Source: Cincinnati Reds