Votto was scratched from the lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds have not announced a reason for the lineup change, but Votto is presumably dealing with some sort of injury. Josh VanMeter enters the lineup at first base.

Votto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Arizona.

EDGE Analysis

Votto started the last eight contests and is 11-for-29 with two doubles, a home run, three RBI and six walks in that stretch, but he'll receive the day off for the series finale. Brian O'Grady will start at first base Sunday while Michael Lorenzen enters the lineup in center field.

Votto went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Friday's win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

Votto cracked open the scoring with a two-run homer off Mike Leake in the third inning. The long ball was the 15th of the season for the 36-year-old, who continues to battle through a disappointing season. Votto is batting .268/.359/.424 with 75 runs scored and 46 RBI.

Votto is not in Thursday's lineup against the Phillies.

EDGE Analysis

He is hitting .263 with two home runs in 10 games since coming off the injured list. Josh VanMeter will start at first base and hit eighth.

Votto (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Tuesday's game against the Marlins. He'll start at first base and bat second.

EDGE Analysis

Votto landed on the injured list Aug. 18 due to a lower-back strain, though he was able to make a quick recovery. Jose Peraza was optioned to Triple-A Louisville in a corresponding move.

Votto (back) completed fielding drills at first base Sunday but isn't ready to return from the 10-day injured list, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Votto took on-field batting practice Saturday and ran the bases, but he still needs more reps before being activated. The 35-year-old was eligible to return Sunday, but the team already indicated he wouldn't be activated this weekend. Votto seems unlikely to rejoin the active roster Monday, but he could still return to action sometime during the four-game series against the Marlins.

Votto (back) will not return during the team's weekend series against the Pirates, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager David Bell reported that Votto is progressing but will not be back at least until the team the team begins its series at Miami on Monday. In the meantime, Derek Dietrich should get the majority of starts at first base.

Votto (back) could return from the injured list when first eligible Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Votto landed on the IL over the weekend with a lower-back strain, but it sounds like his stay on the shelf could be a brief one. Prior to suffering the injury, the veteran first baseman compiled a .262/.353/.410 slash line with 12 home runs and four stolen bases in 113 games.

Votto was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a lower-back strain.

EDGE Analysis

Josh VanMeter, who is starting at first base Sunday, figures to continue to get steady work there while Votto and Derek Dietrich (shoulder) are sidelined. Votto is eligible to return Aug. 25. He has not swung a bat since Thursday.

Votto (back) could end up on the 10-day injured list, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Votto said that they should know either Sunday or Monday whether an IL stint is necessary. He has not swung a bat since Thursday and is not available off the bench for the series finale against the Cardinals.