GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Opening Day is less than a week away and it’s uncertain whether Joey Votto will be starting at first base when the Cincinnati Reds begin their season Thursday.
Votto has played for nearly two weeks in spring training games, but he’s still in the process of accumulating at-bats and defensive innings to reach the point where he feels ready for the start of the regular season.
Speaking for more than 10 minutes in front of his locker before Saturday’s spring training game, Votto sounded like a player who recognizes he may begin the season on the injured list.