Victor Caratini sitting as Cubs open series with Cincinnati

Chicago Cubs catcher/first baseman Victor Caratini is not starting on Friday against the Cincinnati Reds.

What It Means:

Caratini will be replaced at first base by Alex Avila while Willson Contreras draws the start behind the plate and bats cleanup versus Reds right-hander Robert Stephenson.

Caratini is averaging 3.9 FanDuel points per game this season (29 games)