Joey Votto Back Robert Stephenson To DL

The Reds activated Joey Votto from the 10-day disabled list Thursday morning and optioned Preston Tucker to Triple A Louisville.

Robert Stephenson was placed on the 10-day disabled list with a tender shoulder.and the Reds recalled Austin Brice.

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Votto was hobbled by a knee contusion from being hit by a pitch from Ryan Madson on August 4. He tried to play through the pain but was placed on the DL on August 17.

"I feel great. I'm looking forward to getting back.," Votto said.  "It was more frustrating playing so poorly. I wasn't able to play defense.  I thought it was a pretty good reason to take time off.  I felt good all year. I didn't need to rest. It was 15 fewer games that I wish I had."

Tucker, obtained in the trade for Adam Duvall, hit .189 in 17 games for the Reds with two home runs and five RBI.

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"Preston is pretty much a left fielder, slugger," Jim Riggleman said.  "In today's world, it's hard to carry that.  If you're carrying six men, a threat off the bench to hit one out of the park is good.  We just don't have that luxury right now."

Stephenson made two starts for the Reds, losing both with a 9.26 ERA.

Billy Hamilton was spiked on Wednesday night when he scored on a wild pitch in the eighth inning.

"Billy's off today. He got banged up little bit on that play last night.  We'll give him a day off.  I think Billy could get in this game today if needed.  He got banged up pretty good but he's a tough kid.  I'm pretty sure he'll be back tomorrow if he doesn't get in the game today."