Reds 1B Joey Votto Begins Rehab Assignment on Saturday
MLB.com Cincinnati Reds beat reporter Mark Sheldon reports that first baseman Joey Votto will begin a rehab assignment in Triple-A Louisville on Saturday.
Joey Votto will join Louisville tomorrow for a new rehab assignment
— Mark Sheldon (@m_sheldon) June 2, 2023
Votto hasn’t played in the bigs this season as he has been recovering from offseason shoulder surgery. In April, he attempted a rehab assignment that saw him hit .184 with one home run in ten games before being shut down.
In 2022, Votto had 66 hits in 322 at-bats, with 41 RBI and 11 home runs. He batted .205, with a .319 OBP and .689 OPS.
The Reds are third in the National League Central at 26-30, three games back of the division-leading Milwaukee Brewers. Cincinnati begins a four-game weekend set against Milwaukee tonight. Corbin Burnes will take the mound for the Brewers, while Brandon Williamson will toe the rubber for the Reds.
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