Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer (7) hits a base hit in the second inning between the Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati on Sept. 3, 2025. Albert Cesare/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Cincinnati Reds Veteran Scratched From Lineup Ahead of Monday's Game vs. Cardinals

Originally posted on Cincinnati Reds on SI
By Greg Kuffner | Last updated Sep 15, 2025 6:49 PM ET

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Spencer Steer was in the original starting lineup in Monday night's game against the St. Louis Cardinals, but he was scratched with neck spasms, according to The Enquirer's Gordon Wittenmyer.

Sal Stewart was going to get the start at third base, but will now move over and play first base. Ke'Bryan Hayes was going to get an off day on Monday, but is now in the lineup and starting at third base.

Zack Littell will start on the mound for the Reds.

You can see the full lineup for Monday's game here.

1B Steer scratched from Reds lineup (neck spasms). Stewart moves from third to first. Ke'Bryan Hayes back in at third.

Reds open 13-game last gasp with three in St. Louis, starting tonight.
— Gordon Wittenmyer (@GDubMLB) September 15, 2025