Reds' Tucker Barnhart: Held out of Tuesday's lineup

Barnhart is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cubs, Jamie Ramsey of the Reds' front office reports.

Analysis:

After starting back-to-back games, Barnhart will give way to Ramon Cabrera behind the plate and in the No. 8 spot. Neither catcher has provided much pop, but Barnhart does own a respectable .249 batting average and .318 on-base percentage, albeit with just two homers, 12 RBI and 14 runs in 54 games (196 plate appearances). The Reds typically use the No. 8 hole for their catcher, and Barnharnt hasn't hit in the top five of the order all year.