CINCINNATI -- The signs from Joey Votto's latest test of his right leg were visible all over his uniform pants, which were caked in reddish brown dirt from sliding -- one of the many drills the Reds' first baseman performed on Tuesday.
Votto was not activated from the disabled list, but he felt good after running, cutting and sliding.
"Sliding [was] optional," Votto said. "I had fun out there, for sure. It was nice to be back out there running like normal."
Most importantly, none of the activity caused any pain or discomfort.