Votto (illness) struck out in the ninth inning in a pinch-hitting appearance Thursday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Votto is close to getting back to action after missing three starts with an illness. This week might have extended the buy-low window in your league.

Votto (illness) could play Thursday against San Diego, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Votto is not in the starting lineup for the third straight game due to a stomach virus but the Reds announced that he would be available to play if needed. The 32-year-old slugger is having a fantastic June, slashing .338/.482/.508 over 18 games. He's also stole four bases this month.

Votto (illness) remains out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Votto has missed the past two games with an illness and Thursday will be a third as Adam Duvall will get the nod at first base. He had been playing well recently, going 8-for-22 with a five-game hitting streak during the previous five contests.

Votto (illness) is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Votto will miss his second consecutive game with an illness while Ivan De Jesus gets the start at first base in his place. After struggling through the first two months of the season, Votto has finally started to look like his normal self. The Toronto native is hitting .338/.482/.508 with two home runs, six RBI, 14 runs and four stolen bases since the start of June.

Manager Bryan Price announced that Votto was left out of Tuesday's lineup due to an illness, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Adam Duvall will be seeing action at first base for just the third time this season Tuesday with Votto sitting out. Price referred to Votto's ailment as a "bug," so there is hope that the Canadian native won't be sidelined for long. If Votto is able to return to the lineup Wednesday, Duvall would likely move back to the outfield. Votto could also potentially serve as the DH on Wednesday in an effort to conserve his energy coming off an illness.

Votto is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game with the Rangers, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Votto will cede the start at first base to Adam Duvall. In his absence Duvall will bat fifth. Duvall usually starts in left field, but today the Reds will go with an outfield combination of Jose Peraza, Billy Hamilton, and Jay Bruce instead while Votto gets some rest. Votto is on a five-game hitting streak, going 8-of-22 in that timespan.

Votto went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer, two runs scored and a walk in Saturday's 6-3 victory over the Nationals.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran first baseman continued his recent resurgence, one that has seen him lift his average 20 points since May 22. Part of that improvement has been in the power department, as Votto now has four homers over his last nine games. He's also currently riding a six-game hitting streak, and is already slashing .357/.500/.714 over his first 14 at-bats in June.

Votto went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI, a run and a strikeout against Milwaukee on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

It has been a disappointing season for Votto thus far, but the two hits increased his average to .212. The first baseman has hit safely in five of the last six games, so it seems he might be leaving his struggles behind even if the stats don't show that yet.

Votto went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 9-5 loss to the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old enjoyed a rare bright spot in an otherwise miserable season, blasting his fifth homer of May, to go along with a solid 14 RBI. Votto also has hit safely in three straight, but his May has turned out to be even more dismal than his April. The former All-Star is hitting .182 during the current month, with his long-ball prowess serving as about the only redeeming quality of his offense.

Votto accounted for the Reds' two runs Thursday against the Indians with a two-run homer, his sixth of the season.

EDGE Analysis

Votto has had a rough season so far, hitting just .215/.353/.378. He's still walking frequently (15.6%), but his strikeout rate is through the roof, at 26.9%.