Joey Votto Starts Rehab Action, Could Return Sunday
8 months agoThe Cincinnati Reds sent first baseman Joey Votto (shoulder) for a short rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Reds skipper David Bell says Votto could return from the injured list by Sunday's series finale versus the St. Louis Cardinals. Votto has been on the shelf since Aug. 24 with left shoulder discomfort. The 39-year-old on-base machine has been a strong source of power this year, slashing .200/.303/.459 with 13 home runs and 33 RBI in 195 trips to the plate. Votto's seemingly imminent return could pose a risk to the inconsistent Christian Encarnacion-Strand, who has primarily manned the cold corner in Votto's time away.
Source: C. Trent Rosecrans
Source: C. Trent Rosecrans