Joey Votto back in Reds' lineup Monday

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is back in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against left-hander Dillon Peters and the Pittsburgh Pirates.

What It Means:

Votto is back on first base and batting cleanup after the Reds held him out of Sunday's lineup. Tyler Stephenson is taking a seat after covering first base.

numberFire’s models project Votto for 11.2 FanDuel points and he has a $3,600 salary on Monday’s slate. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Reds have an implied total of 5.2 runs, which is currently the second-highest total on the All Day slate. Peters is registering a 19.6 strikeout percentage and a 7.8 walk percentage this season, with a 3.64 xERA and a .292 xwOBA.