Votto (undisclosed) is starting Saturday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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

EDGE Analysis

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

Votto went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored during Tuesday's 14-8 win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran first baseman started the scoring with a three-run shot during the opening frame, and he also came around to score on Tyler Stephenson's homer during the eighth inning. Votto extended his hit streak to six games and has gone 7-for-21 with three home runs, two doubles, 10 RBI and eight runs during that span.

Votto will sit Friday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Votto has looked great since returning from the COVID-19 injured list, homering twice while posting a 1.156 OPS in seven games. He'll get a rest Friday while Mike Moustakas handles first base.

Votto went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and a walk in Sunday's 3-2 in over Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

Votto launched his first home run of the year Sunday, taking Yimi Garcia deep with a go-ahead blast in the eighth inning. The lefty slugger now has three extra-base hits in three games since returning from a stint on the injured list. Prior to that, he had just one extra-base hit with a .413 OPS through 22 games.

Votto (illness) was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran first baseman has been sidelined nearly three weeks after testing positive for the virus, but he's now back with the Reds after going 2-for-11 with four walks over a four-game rehab assignment in the minors. Votto was off to a slow start this season prior to the absence, hitting just .122/.278/.135 with a 32.2 percent strikeout rate.

Votto (illness) said Tuesday he believes he could play Friday against the Blue Jays, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Votto's rehab assignment has moved to High-A Dayton this week, and he's on the cusp of returning from the COVID-19 injured list. The 38-year-old appeared in two games with Triple-A Toledo before shifting to Dayton and went 1-for-4 with three walks, an RBI and a run scored.

Votto (illness) will continue his rehab assignment at High-A Dayton on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Votto began his rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with a run, an RBI, three walks and two strikeouts over two games. The Triple-A club is traveling to Nashville this week, so the 38-year-old will stay closer to home to continue his rehab in Dayton. Manager David Bell is hopeful that Votto will be able to rejoin the Reds for their weekend road trip in Toronto.

Votto (illness) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Votto has been on the COVID-19 injured list since May 3, and the Reds have said that the first baseman will require a rehab stint prior to rejoining the major-league club. He'll join the team's Triple-A affiliate Saturday and will attempt to find some success at the plate after hitting just .122 with a double, four runs and three RBI in the big leagues this season. The team hasn't officially indicated how many rehab games Votto will require, but manager David Bell recently said that the 38-year-old could rejoin the Reds when they travel to Toronto next weekend.

Votto (illness) could be a few days away from a rehab assignment, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Votto has been on the COVID-19 injured list since May 3, but he's close to returning to game action. The 38-year-old has gotten off to a slow start to the season, so he'll attempt to find his timing at the plate once he ultimately joins a minor-league affiliate. Bell previously indicated that the Reds' road trip in Toronto next weekend is a potential target for Votto to rejoin the major-league club.