Joey Votto Fantasy

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in a 3-2 win over the Cleveland Indians on Monday. Votto connected with a sixth-inning pitch from Cleveland starter Zach Plesac for the eventual game-winning runs. The veteran first baseman is off to a fast start this season, hitting .267 with three homers, seven runs, and seven RBI through 30 at-bats. He is showing much better power than he did in 2019, where he smacked just 15 homers over 525 at-bats. Votto will face Cleveland ace Shane Bieber on Tuesday.

8 days ago

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto has tested negative for COVID-19 and will be traveling back to rejoin the team on Monday. He may be able to return to the active roster as early as Monday. Votto self-reported symptoms on Sunday morning and was placed on the injured list while officials sorted out what was ailing him. Fantasy gamers who are rostering Votto will want to check back later in the afternoon when the Reds post their starting lineup to see whether the star first baseman is active.

9 days ago

The Cincinnati Reds placed first baseman Joey Votto on the injured list on Sunday and activated right-hander Anthony DeSclafani in a corresponding move. According to an MLB source, Votto self-reported COVID-19 symptoms on Sunday morning but there is no positive test according to the source. Based on how MLB has handled similar situations over the past few weeks, Votto would miss two days minimum as long as tests continue to come back negative.Josh VanMeter figures to get a shot to fill in at first base while Votto is out.

10 days ago