Reds still mulling options with Joey Votto
Reds manager Bryan Price said before Sunday's game against the Phillies the team is still deciding about the status of first baseman Joey Votto, who could be placed on the disabled list with a left quadriceps strain.
"I think we'll inevitably have to make a decision on what we're capable of doing and exactly how much time we feel, organizationally, Joey will need to be ready to help us again," Price said, per MLB.com. "That time hasn't come yet.
"He's getting the soreness out. He's getting better. It really is a day-to-day situation, but we'll get to that day where we say we either need that extra bench player or we don't. I really want a strong foundation for Joey to return feeling healthy and confident that he can play to his level instead of trying to manage a player at 50-60 percent ability. It's not fair to him and it's not fair to the team."
