11-26 Cincinnati Reds Still Responsible for worst overall record in MLB as of Thursday night but has had a relatively stable midweek so far. Cincinnati went a couple of hours and racked up two wins at the Cleveland Guardians, and the Reds also got some good news ahead of their weekend series at the Toronto Blue Jays.
Based on ESPN and Associated PressVeteran Reds player Joey Votto will rejoin the club for the Toronto series after he missed 16 games on the COVID-19 injury list. Votto, who tested positive? for coronavirus in March 2021, create a positive test this time on May 3 after he reported symptoms. The six-time All-Star said he’s been feeling the effects of his illness for more than a week.
Votto completed his detox with High-A Dayton to prepare him for his return to the typical lineup.
“Nothing can stop me from being there on Friday,” Votto said of his readiness ahead of Thursday’s game in Cleveland, every day. Mark Sheldon of the tournament’s website. “I feel good. I played well. I played seven rounds yesterday. I’m ready to play.”
The 38-year-old endured a brutal start to the campaign, as he beat .122 with no home run and three RBIs before he was sidelined with the virus. In total, he hit 29 of his first 74 hits this spring.
