Reds' Josh VanMeter: Remains on bench Monday

VanMeter is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

The Reds have an opening at second base after Mike Moustakas (illness) was moved to the COVID-19 injured list, and VanMeter is presumably viewed as the top replacement. However, the lefty-hitting VanMeter may end up settling into the strong side of a platoon at the position with the righty-hitting Kyle Farmer, who draws the nod at the keystone in Monday's series opener with southpaw Jon Lester starting for the Cubs.