MAY 20, 2022•NEWSOBSERVER.COM
LEADING OFF: Reds' Votto expected back in Toronto hometownReds star Joey Votto expects to come off the COVID-19 list this weekend, just in time to play the Blue Jays in his hometown of Toronto.
LEADING OFF: Reds' Votto expected back in Toronto hometown
Reds star Joey Votto expects to come off the COVID-19 list this weekend, just in time to play the Blue Jays in his hometown of TorontoMAY 20, 2022•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Adam Frazier - Another three hits WednesdayFrazier went 3-for-5 with two runs in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
ImpactFrazier's third multi-hit effort over the last four games pushed his average to its highest point since April 21. Factoring in Wednesday's production, Frazier boasts a .370/.442/.522 slash line over his last 12 games.
MAY 19, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Jarred Kelenic - Struggling early at TacomaKelenic, who was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday, is 1-for-9 with six strikeouts over his first two games with the Rainiers.
ImpactIt's naturally a very small sample, but it's undoubtedly worrisome that Kelenic is already struggling with making consistent contact at a level below the minors. The 22-year-old has dominated at the Triple-A level in the past, however, and given his pedigree, he should be able to boost his numbers up over time while endeavoring to eventually get back to the big leagues.
MAY 19, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Partner Content ' Blue Jays betting trends: Toronto's being held back by scuffling bats and bullpenAfter a 14-8 showing in April, the Toronto Blue Jays’ ugly May (6-10) has them dangerously close to a .500 record.
MAY 19, 2022•THESTAR.COM
Evan White - Plays six in rehab debutWhite (hip) started at first base and went 0-for-2 over six innings in Triple-A Tacoma's loss to Sacramento on Wednesday.
ImpactWhite kicked off his rehab assignment with a quiet day, but he apparently made it through his stint no worse for wear and will likely bump up to playing a full game soon. The once-promising prospect is likely to be optioned to the Rainiers once he's activated from the injured list, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
MAY 19, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Abraham Toro - Slugs fifth homerToro went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Blue Jays on Wednesday.
ImpactToro put the final run of the night on the board for the Mariners with a 350-foot laser shot to right in the ninth inning. The 25-year-old now has two homers in the last four games, but his season slash line remains an abysmal .167/.224/.342 across 125 plate appearances.
MAY 19, 2022•ROTOWIRE
