The Cincinnati Reds don't have a great offense this season, but they have a few quality pieces that never seem to come out of the lineup. Elly De La Cruz has been at shortstop every game. Sal Stewart finds his way in the lineup, typically as the first baseman. And Eugenio Suárez slots in as the designated hitter, with these three hitting in the No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 slots, respectively.

But on Friday night, the Reds scratched Suárez from the lineup after initially starting him as the DH. Suárez was taken out of the lineup with mid-back pain and replaced by veteran designated hitter Nathaniel Lowe.

It's a shocking start against a left-handed pitcher for Lowe.…