JOEY VOTTO NEWS

Sitting for first game of twin bill Votto (back) is out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates.

Impact Even if back tightness hadn't kept him out of the lineup the past two days, Votto may have been a candidate to sit out one game of the doubleheader. As such, Votto could still have a chance at being ready to go for the nightcap, depending how much progress he made overnight in his recovery from the back issue. Mike Moustakas will cover first base in Votto's stead for Game 1.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mets rally in 9th, score 5 in 10th to beat Reds 8-3

Brandon Nimmo’s three-run homer capped a five-run 10th inning and the New York Mets came from behind late to beat the Cincinnati Reds 8-3

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with back tightness Votto isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Mets due to back tightness, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Votto was absent from Tuesday's lineup due to what manager David Bell called a "recovery day," but Bell revealed that the first baseman's exclusion from Wednesday's starting nine is due to a back issue. The 38-year-old should be considered day-to-day for now, but Donovan Solano should continue to see increased at-bats if Votto is forced to miss additional time.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting once again Votto isn't starting Wednesday against the Mets.

Impact Votto will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive matchup after he went 0-for-13 with three walks and five strikeouts over his last four games. Brandon Drury is shifting to first base while Donovan Solano starts at the hot corner.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Votto is not in the lineup Tuesday versus the Mets, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Manager David Bell said it's a "recovery day" for the 38-year-old Votto, who has gone hitless in four consecutive games. Mike Moustakas fills in at first base while Donovan Solano gets the start at designated hitter.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Almora's bases-loaded walk-off single lifts Reds over Braves

Albert Almora Jr. slapped a bases-loaded single past a drawn-in infield in the ninth to give the Cincinnati Reds a 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves

JULY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strider strikes out 11, Riley homers as Braves beat Reds 4-1

Spencer Strider allowed one hit over six innings and matched a career high with 11 strikeouts, Austin Riley homered for the second straight game and drove in two runs and the Atlan...

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swanson leads Braves against the Reds after 4-hit outing

The Atlanta Braves take on the Cincinnati Reds after Dansby Swanson had four hits on Friday in a 9-1 win over the Reds

JULY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects three hits Thursday Votto went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in a loss to the Cubs on Thursday.

Impact Votto's fourth-inning infield single led to Cincinnati's first run as a result of a Chicago error. The veteran first baseman then went deep in the sixth frame for his sixth long ball of the campaign. After a brutal start to the season, Votto perked up at the plate in June, slashing .274/.361/.495 with four homers, 15 RBI and 14 runs over 26 games.

JULY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom's slam, 6 RBIs lift Cubs over Reds 15-7

Patrick Wisdom hit a grand slam and a solo homer en route to a career-high six RBIs, rookie Christopher Morel had a career-high five hits and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati R...

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Contreras homers, Morel also goes deep as Cubs beat Reds 8-3

Willson Contreras homered, Christopher Morel also went deep and nailed a runner at the plate with a terrific throw from center field, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds...

JUNE 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hits two doubles Votto went 2-for-5 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored in a 10-3 win over the Giants on Sunday.

Impact Votto had come into the game riding a cold stretch, slashing a weak .190/.261/.214 over the past 15 days. The two-double day at the plate gives him 13 doubles on the campaign and lifts his season average to .213. Votto got off to a terrible start this year and is hoping to right the ship in the time that remains. He has never hit below .261 in a full season's worth of at-bats.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jesse Winker's ejection after Mariners-Angels brawl gives young viral Joey Votto fan déjà vu Time is a flat circle: Young Abigail got a signed ball and an apology from the former Reds outfielder.

JUNE 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Jesse Winker's ejection after Mariners-Angels brawl is déjà vu for young viral Joey Votto fan Time is a flat circle: Young Abigail got a signed ball and an apology from the former Reds outfielder.

JUNE 27, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Mahle ends long drought, Reds thump Giants 10-3

Tyler Mahle pitched into the seventh inning for his first victory in more than a month, and the Cincinnati Reds routed the San Francisco Giants 10-3

JUNE 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Thursday Votto is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact Votto will take a seat for the day game after a night game as Reds manager David Bell rolls out an all-right-handed lineup to counter Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw. Brandon Drury will fill in at first base for Votto, who went 2-for-8 with a double between the first two contests of the series.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Caratini, Renfroe hit home runs, Brewers sweep Reds

Victor Caratini and Hunter Renfroe hit two-run homers as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-3

JUNE 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to lineup Votto (undisclosed) is starting Saturday against the Brewers.

Impact Votto was scratched from the lineup for Friday's series opener against the Brewers for an unspecified reason but appeared off the bench as a pinch hitter. However, he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat cleanup Saturday.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hiura's tiebreaking HR in 7th lifts Brewers over Reds 5-4

Keston Hiura hit a tiebreaking home run off Ross Detwiler in the seventh inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-4 in a battle of long balls for their third wi...

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scratched from Friday's lineup Votto was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact It's unclear why Votto was pulled from the lineup. Mike Moustakas will play first base while Kyle Farmer slots in at designated hitter.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Braves (14 wins in row) vs Cubs (10 Ls in row)

Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves aim for their 15th straight win, which would tie for the longest streak in franchise history in the post-1900 era

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ramírez, Guardians win 4th in a row, beat sloppy Rockies 4-2

José Ramírez doubled for his eighth straight game with an extra-base hit and the Cleveland Guardians matched a season high with their fourth win in a row, beating the sloppy Colora...

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joey Votto's 'Griddy' dance before Reds-D'backs inspired by young fan's TikTok request A young fan displayed a sign before Monday night's Reds-Diamondbacks game in Arizona that read, \

JUNE 14, 2022 • CINCINNATI.COM

Votto, young fan combine to make TikTok PHOENIX -- During his foray into social media this season, Reds first baseman Joey Votto has shown himself to be game for just about anythin...

JUNE 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Reds play the Cardinals after Farmer's 4-hit game

The Cincinnati Reds play the St. Louis Cardinals after Kyle Farmer had four hits on Saturday in a 5-4 loss to the Cardinals

JUNE 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS