First pitch is scheduled for 5:40 p.m. at Cincinnati's Great American Ballpark
Coming out of a series win vs. the Dodges and a 5-2 homestand that also included a series win over the Brewers, the Cardinals will slot Willson Contreras third in their lineup and have him start at designated hitter on Monday in their series opener against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
Serving as the Cardinals' DH gives Contreras a bit of a lighter load after catching four of the last five games for St. Louis and with the Cardinals scheduled to play eight games of the next eight days.