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Votto getting close to return to Reds
Joey Votto (CP)
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts Monday in a rehab start with Triple-A Louisville, leaving him unsure what's next.
Votto said he felt better than he did a couple of days ago. He played two games at Louisville, going 1-for-6. He also appeared in three games at Class A Dayton last week, going 1-for-5.
The Canadian hasn't played since July 15 because of damaged cartilage in his left knee that required two operations. He can be activated from the disabled list and rejoin the Reds, but they've been more interested in having him play games with the minor league teams and get his knee fully recovered.
He played on Friday at Louisville, but had a game Saturday rained out. Louisville ended its season on Monday.
"I felt better today than I felt two days ago," Votto said. "The at-bats weren't a concern. I know I struck out a couple of times and missed opportunities to run out of the (batter's) box. I just wanted to move around some at first base."
Votto will talk to the Reds again about their plans. Cincinnati opened a homestand on Monday with a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia.
"I will go in tomorrow and have a meeting with the Reds people and see what they say about my progress and my knee," Votto said. "I'll just play it by ear."
The Reds have taken control of the NL Central while their 2010 National League MVP has been sidelined, going 32-16.
-- The Associated Press
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition September 4, 2012 D2
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