CINCINNATI -- Reds All-Star first baseman Joey Votto has opened the second half extremely cold at the plate. Votto doesn't know exactly why his production has dipped, but he doesn't believe rest is the solution to the problem. His yearly goal, especially after missing time with injuries in 2012 and '14, is to play all 162 games.
Reds manager Bryan Price has no immediate plans to take Votto out of the lineup.
"He prides himself on playing. We've got a pretty good open relationship in regards to when he needs a day," Price said on Saturday.