MILWAUKEE (AP) -The Cincinnati Reds have placed first baseman Joey Votto on the 15-day disabled list, citing stress-related issues linked to his recent struggles with an inner ear infection.
Votto left Friday night’s game against Milwaukee after missing 12 starts and leaving two other games early during a 17-game stretch this month. He was expected to head back to Cincinnati, and Reds general manager Walt Jocketty said Saturday the timeline for his return is unclear.
Votto ranks among the NL leaders with a .357 batting average. He has eight home runs and 33 RBIs. To replace him on the roster, Cincinnati recalled utility player Wilkin Castillo from Triple-A Louisville.
Ramon Hernandez was in the lineup at first base for Cincinnati on Saturday night.
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