06-03-2023, 02:28 PM
(06-03-2023, 02:03 PM)cinci4life Wrote: Votto is starting a rehab assignment in Louisville today so he might be back really soon.
I have no idea what version of Votto we'll see by the time he gets to Cincinnati. He was inconsistent (putting it mildly) before he got hurt last year.
You never know with Joey. If he's fully healthy, he might look great. The late stage career Joey is a sometimes frustrating/sometimes brilliant ballplayer. I kind of doubt he'd be returning if he didn't feel that he was fully healthy. He's not that kind of player. Personally, I hope he's able to cap off his Reds career with positive contributions to the team.
He should not and IMO will not take time from Steer.
Last thing: If Joey makes it back and looks viable as a regular, I think CES stays in the minors until at least August. He's not as much of a finished product as EDLC,. He needs to learn to draw more walks and gain some plate discipline. If there was an opening, I'd be fine with him being with the big league club, but between Steer/Joey/Stephenson there aren't a lot of at bats for him here. Let him gain more at bats in Louisville and hopefully arrive a more cerebral hitter.
