The Reds announced Sunday they have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 10-day injured list with a lower back strain. First baseman Brian O’Grady has been recalled to replace Votto on the 25-man roster. So continues a difficult season for the former NL MVP. Votto’s .262/.352/.410 line is the first below-average offensive performance of his career. In an era where seemingly every hitter is a threat to launch 20 home runs, Votto’s power has taken a massive dip over the past two...
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