Joey Votto resting for Reds Thursday afternoon

Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not starting in Thursday afternoon's series finale versus left-hander Jason Vargas and the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

Votto is taking a well-earned breather after going 3-for-4 with a solo homer, RBI double, and 2 runs scored in an 8-5 win over the Phillies on Wednesday. Josh VanMeter is covering first base for the Reds in Thursday's matinee.

numberFire's models expect Votto to record 2 homers, 8 RBI, and 10 runs scored over the rest of the season.