Votto is not in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Brewers.

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Votto was expected to be back in the lineup after sitting the front end of the twin bill, but instead he will get the entire game off. Manager David Bell confirmed after the game that Votto is physically fine and that he just wanted to give him a couple of days off, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. The veteran first baseman seems likely to be back in the lineup for Friday's tilt against the Cubs.