Votto went 3-for-5 with a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Diamondbacks.

EDGE Analysis

All three hits were singles, as Votto extended his modest six-game hitting streak. In that span, the 34-year-old is hitting .440 (11-for-25) with a couple of RBI and five runs scored. Votto continues to be an incredibly steady producer, slashing .295/.408/.430 to go along with six homers and 24 RBI.

Votto will get the day off Thursday against the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

Votto has started in seven straight games, batting .192 with two extra-base hits and one RBI. He'll cede to Brandon Dixon at first base, who's slated to bat seventh.

Votto (back) struck out to end the game in a pinch-hitting appearance Tuesday night.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds suggested that this wasn't a serious injury for Votto, and his appearance in Tuesday's game backs that up.

Votto (back) is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Votto left Monday's game with back tightness, and while the issue isn't considered serious, he'll miss at least one start. Adam Duvall will start at first base in his place Tuesday.

Votto, who left Monday's game with back tightness, might get Tuesday off as well, although the injury is not considered serious, John Fay of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Votto let manager Jim Riggleman know before the game that he was dealing with some nagging discomfort in his back, but convinced the skipper to put him in the lineup. He hit a single that was misplayed by the Giants' left fielder, and Votto looked really uncomfortable jogging into second base, which is when the Reds got him out of there. Adam Duvall replaced Votto at first base, and would likely get the start if the Reds opt to hold their star out of Tuesday's contest.

Votto went 1-for-3 with two walks, a two-run home run and a stolen base in Sunday's win over the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

He parked a Pat Venditte pitch over the right-field wall for his sixth home run of the season. All six of those homers have come in Votto's last 19 games (21 homerless to begin the campaign). The 34-year-old also chipped in the rare stolen base and now has his batting line up to .288/.413/.445. Expect that line to only continue to trend upward.

Votto went 4-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and a run scored Sunday in the loss to the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Votto appears to have found his stroke at the dish, slashing .289/.408/.455 after a slow start to the season. He's hit five home runs to go with 19 RBI through 33 games. The 34-year-old will look to stay hot at the plate as the Reds begin a three-game series with the Mets on Monday.

Votto went 2-for-4 with a double in Saturday's 6-0 loss to the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Cincinnati only managed four hits on the day, and Votto also accounted for the team's only extra-base hit. The 34-year-old has slowed down again after his homer barrage at the end of April, hitting only .217 (5-for-23) over his last seven games, but with doubles in back-to-back contests he may be getting into another groove.

Votto went 1-for-5 with a solo home run and two runs scored Tuesday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Votto's long awaited first home run of the season came in the fifth inning against Brandon McCarthy. He got off to a similarly slow start in 2016 before slugging .668 in the second half of the season, so there is precedent for Votto having excellent seasons after showing little out of the gate. A more notable concern is the strength of the Reds lineup surrounding him, as he has scored only four runs, with two coming Tuesday, despite a .351 on-base percentage.

Votto is not in the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

The 24-year-old has gotten off to a relatively slow start at the plate, producing a .586 in 48 plate appearances without a single extra-base hit. This will also be the first time since 2016 in which he's not in the starting lineup. It's likely just a night off to clear his head, so look for him to return to his regular post at first base for Friday's contest. Adam Duvall will take his place at first Thursday.