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Pittsburgh Pirates' Josh Harrison (5) celebrates with Jordy Mercer (10) and Josh Bell (55) after hitting a three-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Alen Hanson in the fourth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, May 2, 2017, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Josh Harrison’s 3-run homer rallies Pirates past Reds 12-3

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout follows through on a double during the second inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Wednesday, March 1, 2017, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)

Votto, Trout among talented sluggers on struggling teams

By JAY COHEN - Associated Press

Cleveland Indians left fielder Daniel Robertson, right, beats out an infield hit as Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) reaches out for the late throw during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in Goodyear, Ariz. The Indians defeated the Reds 8-2. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Reds star Votto says he’s energized by team’s youth movement

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jake Arrieta throws in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Thursday, April 21, 2016, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Cubs’ Jon Lester fails to get 20th victory as Reds win 7-4

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals' Brandon Moss gets a faceful of water from teammate Carlos Martinez after hitting a three-run home run in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, April 15, 2016 in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Tom Gannam)

Votto leaves game with cut chin

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Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto hits an RBI double as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal, right, watches along with home plate umpire Paul Nauert during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, Aug. 14, 2015, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Joey Votto says Dusty Baker is like that ‘favorite uncle’ you are happy to see

By Anthony Gulizia - The Washington Times

Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce celebrates after hitting a double to drive in Joey Votto and Todd Frazier in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, May 31, 2015, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Matt Grace’s three-ball walk to Joey Votto propels Reds over Nationals

By Mark Schmetzer - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Todd Frazier follows through on a three-run home run off St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Shelby Miller in the third inning of a baseball game, Friday, May 23, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Frazier’s 3-run HR leads Reds over Cardinals 5-3

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Reds revamp bench for series with Cardinals

By JOE KAY - Associated Press

Reds place 1B Votto on DL, reinstate OF Bruce

Associated Press

Reds 1B Votto to miss fourth game with knee injury

Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies' Cliff Lee, left, comes in to score on a ground out by Chase Utley as Cincinnati Reds catcher Devin Mesoraco, right, looks for the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Phillies beat Reds 8-3 behind 4 home runs

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Billy Hamilton, left, celebrates scoring with teammate Todd Frazier, right, during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Sunday, May 18, 2014, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Lacking big bats, Reds lose 8-3 to Phillies

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Reds hoping to avoid DL for Joey Votto

Associated Press

Joey Votto misses Reds’ game in Philadelphia

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Colorado Rockies' Nolan Arenado (28) scores on a double hit by Justin Morneau in the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, May 9, 2014, in Cincinnati. Reds' Brayan Pena, right, catches as umpire Cory Blaser makes the call. Cincinnati won 4-3. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Arenado loses streak in Rockies’ 4-3 loss to Reds

By MARK SCHMETZER - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Johnny Cueto throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning of a baseball game on Friday, May 9, 2014, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Votto’s homer gives Reds 4-3 win over Rockies

By GARY SCHATZ - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) as he tries to score on a fly ball in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April , 25, 2014 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Justin Upton’s 3-run HR helps Braves top Reds 5-4

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto (19) is tagged out by Atlanta Braves catcher Evan Gattis (24) as he tries to score on a fly ball in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April , 25, 2014 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Reds hit by injuries in 5-4 loss to Braves

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds' Joey Votto hits a two-run home run off Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Francisco Liriano in the seventh inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 16, 2014, in Cincinnati. Cincinnati won 4-0. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)

Reds break from slump, start getting players back

By JOE KAY - Associated Press