Joey Votto got the start at 1B yesterday, hit 2nd in the lineup for the Cincinnati Reds, and went 0 for 2 with a swinging strikeout and a jam-shot groundout to the shortstop of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Inauspicious was his return in the box score, yet the ability to finally shrug off major surgeries to his shoulder and biceps were the clear home run of the day.
The Reds have back their stalwart, and all signs point to his availability for the final two weeks of spring training equating to his expected presence in their lineup come Opening Day.